Best practices of fire safety
Fires on construction sites are usually an unexpected occurrence, however when they do happen, they can have devastating consequences which can damage a business and put workers at risk.
Fires on construction sites are usually an unexpected occurrence, however when they do happen, they can have devastating consequences which can damage a business and put workers at risk.
Installing a wireless fire alarm can have huge benefits for construction sites, and will ultimately ensure workers are protected on site.
Chubb Fire & Security is helping Welsh further education college Coleg Menai to further protect students, staff and property by upgrading its fire and security management software.
In a recent revision to the BS5839-1:2017 the British Standard Institute has recommended, in section 20.2 b) of the update, that: “All MCPs (manual call points) should be fitted with a protective cover, which is moved to gain access to the frangible elements.”
Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, has won a major contract to supply its renowned Cygnus alarm systems during the £61 million restoration of Big Ben.
The growth in the use of biofuels to generate power has led to an important new application for infrared monitoring. Common biofuel sources such as forestry waste and wood chips are stored in massive heaps but the big problem with these organic materials is the danger of self-combustion.
“First asbestos, more recently flammable cladding but is OSB (Oriented Strand Board) the next problem to face the building industry?,” asks Zip Panelling.
The onset of winter and the festive season bring added fire and security risks and Chubb Fire & Security wants to help keep homes, families and their belongings safe and secure.
After many years of successful application BAFE’s fire-extinguisher maintenance and service scheme (SP101) has recently been revised. General manager Stephen Adams explains the changes
Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, has won a major contract to supply its renowned Cygnus alarm systems during the £61 million restoration of Big Ben.
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