In an unusual case, a company was prosecuted for the failure of a metal escape staircase. Why did the accident happen and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 14.04.2014
An insurance company has recently refused to pay out on a policy because the sprinkler system identified on the fire risk assessment was disabled. Does this mean that your insurance is invalid if you
don’t have working sprinklers?
Published 19.06.2009
With another prosecution of a fire risk assessor reaching its conclusion, those who offer these services, and their clients, need to step up to meet current expectations. What’s been happening?
Published 20.09.2021
A recent fire at a Cornish hotel raised significant safety issues which all businesses should be aware of. What happened and what lessons can you learn from this incident?
Published 08.10.2007
In a recent court case retailer Jack Wills Limited pleaded guilty to six fire offences. But the overriding lesson from the case was how easily the situation could have been avoided. What happened?
Published 29.01.2013
In a recent High Court case, a confectionery giant claimed damages from a fire protection company, blaming them for the destruction of its factory. What’s the full story?
Published 26.10.2011
When the fire alarms sounded at the Park Hotel in Leicester, it was the guests who organised the evacuation, not the staff! How did the Fire & Rescue Service react when its officers realised what
had happened?
Published 22.09.2010
National retailer, Poundstretcher, has recently been prosecuted by the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) for numerous breaches of fire safety legislation. What did it get wrong and how should you avoid
falling into a similar trap?
Published 03.12.2010
High street retailer, New Look, has just been hit with a record £400,000 fine, following a fire at one of its stores. What happened?
Published 04.01.2010
On July 3 2009, a fire in high-rise flats in Camberwell, London, killed six occupants. What lessons came out of the inquest and how should you apply them in your business?
Published 10.05.2013