Ritchie O Connell, BAFSA’s Wales representative, says that the forthcoming changes to Approved Document B in regard to sprinklers in care homes in England are welcome but well overdue On 2 September 2024, Rushanara Ali MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary…
How to create an exposure reduction programme
Several studies1 have shown that firefighters and personnel working at fire and rescue services face significant risks of exposure to carcinogens. In July of 2022 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health…
Is your care home safe from fire?
Siemens Building Products and one of its partners Jackson Fire & Security are focusing on the importance of competence in the provision of fire-safety systems in care homes. Care homes have their own specific requirements in terms of effective fire…
Union Yard Development, Aldershot – Advanced Electronics
The newly revitalised Union Yard development in Aldershot now boasts a cutting-edge Advanced MxPro 5 fire-safety system, expertly installed by Integrated Fire Safety Systems Ltd to provide robust protection for this scheme in the heart of Aldershot town centre. The…
The Challenges of PPE as a female firefighter
Global PPE Footwear Manufacturer, HAIX®, sits down with two firefighters to discuss the challenges of finding good footwear In a majority male industry, the fit and form of PPE for women often falls under the radar, with other factors influencing…
Quelfire Early Engagement Case Study: RUH’s Dyson Cancer Centre
The Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) is a 52-acre site that provides specialist, general acute, and emergency treatment for around 410,000 people. In October 2023, the RUH opened the Dyson Cancer Centre to help transform the care provided for patients,…
Price of product vs price of tested solution
Have you ever thought that we are too expensive for the project you are working on? We would like to change your mind. Below is the kind of conversation that we have on a regular basis with prospects: Customer: Unfortunately,…
Knauf Insulation achieves third-party passive fire product certification for Glasswool Insulation
Architects and specifiers can now benefit from Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation, which has achieved third-party certification for use in passive fire-protection applications. Having passed rigorous testing procedures, Knauf Insulation gained certification of their Knauf Insulation Glasswool Insulation product range in…
Modern construction methods and the management of unseen fire risks
Modern methods of construction is a term often used across the built environment to describe new construction techniques and has been increasingly promoted as the sector strives to improve the quality and sustainability of the buildings we build. Despite the…
Custom fire-suppression solution overcomes challenges of retail warehouse automation
The demand for e-commerce has skyrocketed among US shoppers, with around 230 million Americans making online purchases in 2021 alone. While partially fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand isn’t expected to diminish anytime soon. As customers’ expectations for easy…