September 28, 2021
HSE safety notice issued: lubrication of circuit breakers
Bulletin issued: 28 September 2021 HSE has issued a safety notice following an investigation into an explosion of a high voltage (HV) circuit breaker.
July 8, 2021
HSE’s new ladder safety guidance to be showcased at free webinar
HSE and the Ladder Association have joined forces to release two new ladder safety guidance documents. They will be introduced at a live webinar ‘Ladder safety today: new guidance for employers’ on 15 July at 10.30am. Attendees will get an exclusive first look at the HSE’s new ladder safety webpages and be asked to contribute their feedback
June 4, 2021
Catastrophic failure of marine loading arm
HSE safety alert issued HSE has issued a safety alert after an HSE investigation of a failed marine loading arm (MLAs) revealed concerns that not all components were being suitably inspected and maintained due to problems accessing the highest pivot joint.
April 7, 2021
Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations
Government announces new regulations to boost building safety and £16 million for fire and rescue authorities.
March 5, 2021
Failure of a road tanker pressure/vacuum relief valve
Bulk transport containers used for flammable, corrosive and toxic liquids and gases will normally have a pressure/vacuum relief valve fitted to prevent damage to the tank from changes in the internal pressure. These valves should be inspected and maintained in line with the manufacturer’s instructions. Following a road incident in April 2020, investigations by
February 11, 2021
Product recall notice
Product recall notice: GoodHome 2000W White Freestanding Fan heater IMPORTANT PRODUCT RECALL: GoodHome Colenso 2000W White Freestanding Fan heater Barcode: 5059340046921 (on sale between September 2020 and January 2021) B&Q has identified a potential risk of electric shock and fire when using this product. In some cases, the product may overheat causing damage to the
December 17, 2020
Post-Grenfell cladding inspections find other fire risks
Fire safety inspections have uncovered hundreds of blocks of flats in England and Wales with faulty or missing fire prevention measures, the BBC has found.
August 13, 2020
Fire Door Safety Week 2020
FAST are proud to support Fire Door Safety Week 2020. Find out how you can save a life by giving fire doors the respect they deserve.
July 15, 2020
Amazon removes balcony barbecues from sale over fire risk fears
Retail giant Amazon has removed a number of barbecues specifically designed for use on balconies from sale over serious safety concerns highlighted by London Fire Brigade. The Brigade’s Deputy Commissioner Richard Mills wrote to the firm and other companies that stock or manufacture the products last month, stating that they are a serious concern with
June 14, 2020
Grenfell 3 years on
Revealed: Up to 56,000 people are still living in blocks with Grenfell Tower-style cladding three years on from the tragedy. Read the full story
June 11, 2020
HSE Safety Alert issued: Use of face masks designated KN95
A substantial number of face masks, claiming to be of KN95 standards, provide an inadequate level of protection and are likely to be poor quality products accompanied by fake or fraudulent paperwork. These face masks may also be known as filtering facepiece respirators. Read the full story…
April 30, 2020
Hotel group and company director ordered to pay £220,000 for fire safety breaches
THE COMPANY behind one of the largest hotel groups in Europe, and one of its operations directors, has been fined a total of £220,850 for serious breaches of fire safety regulations which put the staff and guests of a popular Milton Keynes hotel at serious risk. Read the full story.
