The coroner who led the inquest into the Penhallow Hotel fire has raised concerns on the new fire safety regime. Is this likely to force a change of approach from the Fire & Rescue Service. If
so, what’s on the cards?
Published 18.09.2009
Our contact at the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has informed us that they are following the same enforcement principles as the HSE. What are they and will this make it easier to deal with a fire
inspector if one turns up on your site?
Published 23.02.2009
Statistics have been published showing the fire safety activities carried out by fire and rescue services in England. Should you be expecting an enforcement visit any time soon?
Published 04.12.2017
Following a recent court case, you’ve heard that senior Fire & Rescue Service commanders may not send their staff into potentially dangerous situations. Is this really the case and, if so, how
might their decision affect you?
Published 18.06.2012
We’ve been informed that, in some regions, the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) has been on a recruitment drive. What could this mean for your business?
Published 07.03.2009
When the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came in, the Fire and Rescue Service indicated that they would be focusing on high-risk businesses only. Now, over a year on, their net is being cast
wider. Who could be in line for a visit?
Published 14.01.2008
A company has recently been prosecuted because it had not done anything to manage the risks associated with fire. What can you learn from this particular case?
Published 20.10.2008
You’ve completed your fire risk assessment and have heard that you should now ring an inspector from the Fire & Rescue Service to ask him to give it the once over. But why might this not be such
a good idea?
Published 10.02.2010
For the first time, a jury has convicted a defendant of breaches of fire legislation. Why did the FRS decide to take the case to Crown Court?
Published 05.03.2012
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