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The Role of Technology in Ensuring Building Safety in a Post...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy of June 14, 2017, stands as a stark reminder of the critical importance of building safety and the devastating consequences when safety measures fail. This catastrophic even...

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Overhauling fire safety: Proposed reforms for furniture...

The UK government is considering significant changes to fire safety regulations, targeting both furniture stan...

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Fatal injuries arising from accidents at work in Great ...

The statistics cover work-related fatal injuries that are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases...

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Cold weather working: Helping workers stay safe and war...

Great Britain’s workplace regulator, the Health and Safety Executive, is stressing the importance of protect...

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Company and director sentenced after worker fractures a...

Andrew Smith fractured his left femur, left elbow, left arm and pelvis after falling approximately three metre...

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Lift maintenance company fined after engineer fatally c...

While attempting to resolve the issue, Mr McFarlin was on top of the lift car with one engineer in the lift it...

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Health, Safety, Risk and Compliance: Reflecting on 2023...

As 2023 draws to a close, we’ve reflected on some key trends in health, safety, risk and compliance. The rea...

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Understanding The Critical Role of Effective Fire Stopp...

A firestop is used to help prevent the spread of fire through the different compartments of a building. Often ...

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Landlord prosecuted over multiple fire and safety risks

Following a complaint from a tenant back in 2020, the Council begun an investigation which would uncover the l...

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Manufacturer fined after workers fall from height

Following a visual inspection, a decision was made by Wanzl Ltd to hire scaffold towers and scaffolding boards...