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Wool has been the go-to fiber for cold protection during winters since ancient times. Gloves help the most crucial motor organ, which is the hand and the palms and fingers to not only function smoothly in the most hostile working environments, but more importantly, gloves must be treated as a crucial safety garment. glove applications Winter gloves have heavy applications in the temperate regions of the earth. However, in industries, these gloves have applications like fisheries, cold sto...

All homes in Scotland must have interlinked smoke alarms from 1 February. As the date nears, members of the Scottish Parliament have expressed their concerns about whether all homeowners will be able to comply. The Scottish Government gave Care and Repair Scotland £500k to help older and disabled homeowners install alarms. The daily record reported on 25 January that Care and Repair Scotland had struggled to meet demand and had closed its doors to new requests. Since September the se...

FSi Limited is pleased to announce its new 3rd Party Certification document for the market-leading FSi Silverliner OSCB is live, FSi has partnered with IFC Certification to provide them with an outstanding certificate for its Silverliner OSCB. This strengthens its position in the marketplace, again leading the way in ensuring FSi has the largest scope with fully 3rd Party Certified products. FSi encourages others to follow its lead as Independent 3rd party certification schemes assure the perfo...

NFCC welcomed the progress of the Building Safety Bill, as it completed its third reading in the House of Commons on 19 January 2022. Following the debate, Mark Hardingham, NFCC Chair said, “The Building Safety Bill is a crucial piece of legislation to improve the fire and building safety landscape both now and in the future."  “We particularly welcomed the detailed contributions from Members across the House, including those speaking on behalf of residents and leaseholders in...

Chubb’s global business and CriticalArc have joined forces to enable SafeZone, CriticalArc’s award-winning cloud-based safety, security, and emergency management solution to be offered to Chubb customers through its connected services offering, Chubb VisiON+. Chubb is a part of APi Group, a global business services provider of safety and specialty services. The investment by both companies in the development of a streamlined, cohesive offering delivers far-reaching be...

Registration is now open for the National Volunteer Fire Council’s (NVFC) 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit. The Summit will take place from Friday, June 24 to Saturday, June 25, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, USA. The conference is open to all volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, department leadership, and other fire department personnel from across the United States. 2022 Health & Safety Training Summit This two-day classroom-based training is an opportunity to learn from lea...

The search for power solutions to decarbonize commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment took an exciting turn in the summer of 2021, with an announcement from Cummins, Inc. Cummins’s hydrogen-fueled engine development program is one of the company’s latest steps to advance zero-carbon technology. Customers are taking notice and so are governments. Indeed, judging by some reactions, it's almost as if Cummins has just reinvented the internal combustion engine (ICE). Of course, pro...

Regulations limiting greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from motor vehicles are tightening around the world. With this, both hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Net zero CO2 emissions goals Given medium and heavy-duty trucks are major sources of CO2 emissions, the transportation sector’s journey to destination net zero CO2 emission features both technologies. As more truck makers join the ranks of auto companies developing CO2-free or CO2-neutral...

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the retirement of three civilian employees, during a ceremony held on Jan. 26, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Lauren Marie Lohr of the Medical supply chain, retired after 41 years of service, Robert DiPentima of the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after 40 years of service and Linda Farrell, also from the Clothing and Textiles supply chain, retired after eight years of service. DLA Troop Support retirees honored Thei...

Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, Special Commodities Branch has won the DLA’s Team Performance of the Year Award, in the medium team category. Within this dedicated group of 42 employees, over 530 years of practical floor experience and high levels of technical expertise combine to drive and shape the day-to-day operation of cold chain management for DDSP.  The Special Commodities Branch The Special Commodities Branch is responsible for...

The Housing Select Committee is encouraging written evidence to help its scrutiny of the government’s approach to getting developers to fund the costs of remediating building safety defects. Since the government changed its approach to funding the cost of fixing building safety defects by going after the developers and manufacturers of construction products such as cladding and insulation, the Housing Select Committee will look at the effectiveness and impact of its approach. funding arr...

Passed in January 2022, New York's new Family and Firefighter Protection Act regulates the use of flame retardant chemicals. New York joins 4 other US states (Delaware, Georgia, Iowa and West Virginia) in passing this type of regulation according to Safer States, a network of diverse environmental health coalitions and organizations. New York's legislation regulates specific chemicals in upholstered furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures. Reasons behind the legislation These che...

Paul Wilkinson, the Chairman of Independent Fire Engineering & Distributors Association (IFEDA), has commented on behalf of the trade association, in support of the BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) campaign – ‘Don’t Just Specify, Verify’. Paul Wilkinson stated, “IFEDA has witnessed that there are companies operating across the industry claiming to have, for example, fire alarm expertise with over 20 years of experience. When checked, however, you fin...

As the UK Government’s appointed contractor for the National Barrier Asset (NBA) framework, employing some of the experts in event security and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Hardstaff Barriers were involved in a large-scale operation for the Conservative Party Conference in October 2021. The 4-day event was held at the Manchester Convention Complex and Hardstaff Barriers were involved in securing the event space and hotel with fencing, gates, pedestrian portals, and barriers to mitigat...

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division, will open a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington, USA, in order to help survivors of the November flooding and mudslides. New Disaster Recovery Center The new recovery center’s location will be Ferndale Chamber of Commerce, 2007 Cherry Street, in Ferndale, Washington The new recovery cente...

Dr. Marc Langendorf (48) has taken over as Head of Communications and Public Affairs at MAN Truck & Bus. He previously worked for Telefónica, where he was most recently Head of Communications for Telefónica Deutschland / o2. Marc Langendorf succeeds Pietro Zollino, who already moved to the parent company TRATON GROUP as Head of Group Communications, Governmental Relations & Sustainability on 1 November 2021. Financial press relations MAN is undergoing the biggest transfo...

Fires can be a dangerous risk for all types of buildings, but especially for apartments. These buildings house many families, which creates a risk for severe injuries and fatalities. Most people are not familiar with their apartment building plans, which can cause chaos in the event of an emergency. This is especially true for cases where property managers are negligent about maintenance and fire system installation, which leads emergencies to become unavoidable.  Fire safety education H...

The Latvian National Armed Forces has awarded a contract to Avon Protection (Avon Protection Systems) for the supply of their market renowned CBRN respiratory protection, including FM50 mask systems, filters, spares and accessories. Latvia joins other NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nations and partners, including Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Norway and The Netherlands, in purchasing the FM50 to protect their armed forces. NSPA contract for CBRN personal respirator system S...

A long-standing UK bridge parapet manufacturer unveils a new brand identity to reflect its prominent position in the highway safety industry. Varley and Gulliver, which produces bridge parapets, pedestrian barriers, and passive sign supports, has undergone a complete brand refresh including a new, modern logo. For the last 60 years, the company’s products have played a vital role in minimizing the risk of road collisions and reducing the impact in the event of a crash. New business group...

Hardstaff Barriers is proud to be taking part in a scheme that supports young cancer victims and their families. The road and security barrier manufacturer is collecting used stamps from mail sent to the company’s Nottinghamshire office, in support of the Young Lives v Cancer ‘Stamps for Champs’ initiative. Young Lives v Cancer helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. ‘Stamps for Champs’ in...

2022 is a fresh start - Lorient would like to thank the valued customers for their support through the challenges of the last 12 months. During 2021, their teams have been working on a number of projects to enhance productivity and service levels. Lorient have also strengthened the Customer Services and Operations teams to reflect the demand and support future growth. Therefore, they are delighted to announce that they have increased stock levels and reduced lead times on many key products ac...

A team from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service joined together with partners to help train new National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) technicians last week. The multi-agency training exercise, held at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, was part of a training course for new Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) technicians, to increase response resilience in the event of an emergency. Urban Search and Rescue Team A group of 11 staff from West Yorkshire’s Urban Search and...

A team from West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service joined together with partners to help train new National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) technicians. The multi-agency training exercise, held at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, was part of a training course for new Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) technicians, to increase response resilience in the event of an emergency. Resilience training with USAR exercise A group of 11 staff from West Yorkshire’s Urban Search and...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, has announced the launch of the Tyco Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Lead-Free for 13D Sprinkler. Concealed pendent sprinkler The concealed pendent sprinkler is manufactured with a polymeric material that carries anti-heat and anti-corrosion properties, making it ideal for long-lasting dependable fire protection in residential occupancies. It is the first fire sprinkler to be certified to ANSI/...

More than a one-time item, The Shield™ Jacket has initially introduced nearly eight years ago as the first rain-resistant, stretch FR softshell garment. It's crafted for utility and industrial safety workers and built for colder climates. The Shield™ Jacket went through several design iterations and an upgrade to the fabric. While the initial version of the Shield jacket was prevalent, DragonWear received a lot of positive feedback and suggestions on how to make the jacket even...

The High Line™ Shirt is DragonWear's first fire-resistant button-down FR shirt created for utility and industrial safety workers. The newest addition to the High Line™ collection is now available. Fabric specification Designed for a modern fit that provides optimal performance and comfort for easy movement when on the job, and style. Made in the USA, The High Line Shirt is made of Tecasafe, a Tri-fiber FR blend, from Tencate. This Tri-Fiber FR blend offers a synergistic offeri...

A care home business run by private health and care provider - BUPA has been ordered to pay more than £1 million after a resident died in a fire, while smoking at one of its care homes. In what is thought to be the largest ever fine for fire safety breaches in the UK, BUPA Care Services (ANS) Ltd was fined £937,500 and ordered to pay £104,000 costs at Southwark Crown Court on 5 January. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order London Fire Brigade brought the prosecution under t...

A residential structure fire was reported on E Barrett Way, Big Bear City, at approximately 9:03 a.m., on Thursday, January 20, 2022. Upon arrival, fire crews observed a multi-unit residence with smoke and flames showing from the exterior.  Successful extinguish  Crews immediately went into offensive fire attack mode and successfully extinguished the fire within minutes. The occupants of the residence self-evacuated prior to the fire department's arrival. The structure fire require...

A report published reveals inspectors were left ‘impressed’ with how Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) had responded to the Covid-19 pandemic so far. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabularies and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) was commissioned at the end of last year by the Home Secretary to inspect all fire and rescue services in the country to see how the sector was responding to the pandemic. The inspection team visited CFRS and published its findings al...

Cases of arson are still commonplace in the construction industry and are widely believed to be the number one cause of on-site fires. An ongoing problem requires a proactive defense mechanism, as John Tyrer, Sales Director at wireless solutions firm Ramtech North America, explains. Causes of arson Irreplaceable heritage buildings lost, costs that go through the roof, and progress that cannot be recovered, the effects of arson are vast and uniquely upsetting. But these are concerns consi...