NEW FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS JANUARY 2023,WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS?
NEW FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS TO COME INTO EFFECT IN JANUARY 2023 The government has announced the arrival of new fire safety regulations, set to come into force in January of 2023. WHAT ARE THE NEW REGULATIONS? The Fire Safety Act 2022 (FSA) is not set to replace the Fire Safety Order 2005 (FSO), rather it is […]
Fire risk in winter—Is your fire safety plan up to date?
The winter months can bring an increased fire risk in commercial premises due to the need to keep people and buildings warm. So, if your fire safety plan has not been reviewed and communicated lately, consider making it a priority. Fire safety protocols in the workplace are not only required by law but are crucial […]
Legionella- The Impact on The Care Home Sector
A number of society’s demographics are more vulnerable to contracting Legionnaires’ disease than others, and those with a range of underlying health conditions are recognized as being very susceptible. And while observing other illnesses can lead to further clinical complications for those fighting legionella irrespective of age, it’s common knowledge among the medical profession […]
Leeds father, 44 years old dies with Legionnaires disease
Sadly, there has been another reported loss of life to Legionnaires disease in England Heartbroken Leeds partner’s tribute to ‘one-in-a-million soul mate’ Martin Bohanna, 44, after sudden death – Leeds Live (leeds-live.co.uk) In this article we review the rare but serious lung condition known as Legionnaires’ disease looking at its diagnosis, treatment and consider whether […]
Thousands of England public buildings breach fire safety regulations
On June 14th 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block of flats in west London, causing 72 deaths and more than 70 injuries. It is considered the deadliest fire in the UK since the Piper Alpha disaster in the North Sea and the worst UK residential fire since the second world […]
Hot tubs and Legionnaires’ disease, do you know the risk?
With a mini heatwave predicted across the UK next week, Hot tubs will be popular , we urge people to be aware of the dangers they can pose if not looked after correctly? During 2020/21 there was also a huge rise in hospitality venues, hotels and staycation resorts installing hot tubs in their outside areas. […]
