Furniture fire safety standards – an update
February 13, 2025Previously we reported how the Department for Business and Trade and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) had begun a consultation process looking at a new approach to dealing wi...
Fire safety in small premises
February 13, 2025In 2023 the Home Office published 3 new guides to help responsible persons and building owners comply with their fire safety duties in small non-domestic premises, guest accommodation and bloc...
E-bike battery safety
February 13, 2025A number of concerns have been raised in recent years regarding the safety of lithium-ion batteries, in particular fires involving personal light electric vehicles such as e-bikes. London Fire...
Did lowering the speed limit work?
February 13, 2025On 17th September 2023 the Welsh Government introduced a standard 20 mph speed limit on all restricted roads in Wales. The majority of these roads are located in residential and built-up areas...
Importance of Tree Risk Management during Winter
January 9, 2025During winter storms in the UK, trees pose significant risks, particularly to commercial properties. High winds and heavy snowfall can weaken branches, potentially leading to breakage or entir...
Updated Fire Door Hardware Code Of Practice
January 9, 2025The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), together with the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), has published an updated code of practice for the selection of building hardware for use on fi...
Simplifying Rules For Electric Vans
January 9, 2025Currently, drivers hours and other rules apply to work-related driving if the maximum weight of your vehicle or vehicle combination is more than 3.5 tonnes. These rules cover topics such as th...
Security Of Loads On Vehicles Guide Updated
January 9, 2025The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) produces a code of practice covering the safe loading, unloading, and transportation of goods in heavy goods vehicles, trailers, vans, and cars. ...
Review Of Building Regulations Guidance Announced
January 9, 2025The Building Regulations 2010 set out a number of requirements that must be met when carrying out building work in England. The requirements cover various factors such as structural safety, fi...
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans In Residential Buildings
January 9, 2025Following on from Phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry in 2021, the government carried out a consultation on proposals to introduce a requirement for owners or managers of high-rise residenti...
New Statutory Guidelines For E-Bike Batteries
January 9, 2025Official figures show that in 2023, 10 fatalities and almost 200 fires were recorded involving e-bikes and e-scooters. A particular issue is thermal runaway; this happens when the temperatur...
New Guidance For The Safe Use Of Bin Lifts
January 9, 2025In January 2024 the Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) produced new guidance following concerns that when refuse collection vehicle (RCV) bin lifts are in automatic mode, they do no...
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