New fire regulations, which come into force in England next week are ‘a significant step forward’ toward protecting people occupying high-rise buildings, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). While the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 apply…
Combustible Cladding Ban Should Apply To All High-Rises – IOSH
A ban on combustible cladding in the UK should apply to ALL new high-rise buildings, the chartered body for safety and health professionals said today. Housing Secretary James Brokenshire announced at the Conservative Party conference that new high-rise residential buildings,…
Safety experts criticise lack of action following Grenfell tragedy
Safety and health professionals are calling for the Government to explain how their demands have been addressed following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire last June. Immediately after the fire in London one year ago this week, the Institution of Occupational…
IOSH urges Government to act swiftly on Hackitt fire safety recommendations
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) today urged the UK Government to act swiftly to implement the recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s review into building regulations and fire safety – adding that “lives are at stake”. The…