Call for Safety Focus as Solar Panel Fire Numbers Increase

A renewed emphasis on installation quality, regular maintenance and system inspections is being called for as the number of solar panel fire incidents continues to climb alongside the rapid expansion of renewable energy technology. Fire and safety specialists say that while solar power remains a safe and effective energy source, poorly installed equipment, faulty components …

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We have been working with Jacqui & Kevin since Oct 2012 and can recommend the efficient, knowledgeable and friendly service they provide.  They undertake the annual Fire Risk Assessments at the property and also the weekly and monthly compliance checks.  They are easy to contact and respond quickly in response to any questions we may …

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I have pleasure in providing the following testimonial for the services your company provide for the Café Project. During the year that we have been customers of the Fire and Safety Team we have found them to be very reliable and trustworthy.  At all times we have been provided with a professional service and have …

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Montreux Living Testimonial for FAST

We have been working with FAST for almost two years now and we have found the service provided excellent. FAST take the stress out of dealing with the fire safety of the homes within our group and their friendly and flexible approach has helped us to ensure we are meeting legal requirements. The advice and …

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Pulsant – Testimonial

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Apollo Hotel – Testimonial

As a manager of a large hotel FAST gives the security that all my Fire Risk assessments are up to date. Regular checks keep my team on the ball Highly RecommendedRobert RutherfordGeneral Manager / DirectorApollo Hotel

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Call for Safety Focus as Solar Panel Fire Numbers Increase

August 17, 2026

Call for Safety Focus as Solar Panel Fire Numbers Increase

A renewed emphasis on installation quality, regular maintenance and system inspections is being called for as the number of solar panel fire incidents continues to climb alongside the rapid expansion of renewable energy technology. Fire and safety specialists say that while solar power remains a safe and effective energy source, poorly installed equipment, faulty components

Safety notice: GEC VMX High Voltage Switchgear

August 17, 2026

Safety notice: GEC VMX High Voltage Switchgear

HSE has published a safety notice following the failure of a GEC VMX high voltage vacuum circuit breaker, which resulted in electrical arcing and fire within a substation. HSE’s investigation identified partial discharge activity as the most likely cause, with previous warning signs having been detected but not acted upon. The notice applies to GEC

Company and director prosecuted after worker injury

August 12, 2026

Company and director prosecuted after worker injury

A company and its director have been prosecuted after a worker suffered life-changing injuries during the dismantling of a steel frame structure in Surrey. The incident occurred when a steel beam weighing more than 100kg fell after a ratchet strap, not designed for lifting operations, failed. [press.hse.gov.uk], [hse-network.com] The worker sustained multiple fractures to the

Network Rail fined £1.2m over wall collapse

August 12, 2026

Network Rail fined £1.2m over wall collapse

Network Rail has been fined £1.2 million after a boundary wall at Rugby railway station collapsed and seriously injured 81-year-old Edward Hanlon in September 2022. Investigators found the wall had been omitted from inspection records after boundary changes were incorrectly documented, meaning its deteriorating condition went unnoticed. [orr.gov.uk], [yahoo.com] The incident left Mr Hanlon with

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