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The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s independent certification body specializing in the security and fire safety sectors, shared in the success of this year’s IFSEC and FIREX exhibitions as the integrated events proved important forums for approved companies and applicants, as well as key industry stakeholders, to engage face-to-face with NSI experts.  The three-day events provided a vital opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role of independent certific...

Personal protective equipment or PPE refers to safety equipment that is used at workplaces. The primary purpose of PPE is to protect individuals wearing it from all sorts of minor or major accidents and injuries. This kind of protective equipment is not only useful at workplaces, sporting activities, and other incidents that can harm the body can be avoided using PPE.    How does PPE work? Various forms of protective equipment include skin protectors, eye protectors, hearing pr...

Being a security guard is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. They have to protect the employer, and the property they are hired to guard, and also ensure their safety as well. They are constantly at risk of sustaining serious injuries due to natural disasters (floods, earthquakes, and tornados), environmental conditions (extreme temperatures, high humidity, heavy rains, and lightning), and internationally approved acts of destruction (theft, vandalism, and arson). harmful environment...

The construction industry in India is the second largest contributor to the nation’s economy, providing 308 billion rupees to the GDP. It also provides employment to 16%, i.e., 35 million of India’s working population. But still, the industry is not operating at full potential. What hinders productivity is the looming threat of safety hazards. Thirty-eight lives are lost in the construction industry every day. Increase in the attrition rate Surprisingly, of the workforce employed...

Safety works as a buffer between a biotech lab and the open environment surrounding it. Working at Biotechnology labs comes with greater levels of uncertainty. From volatile chemicals to hostile workplaces, employees are highly vulnerable to various biochemical hazards arising from laboratory experiments.  The process and separation from the environment are costly. Any contamination may lead to a major man-hour loss or even death. Therefore, brave people who work in such a high-stress envi...

Who’s behind the tools at HURST Jaws of Life? It’s team members like Greyson Lovelace, a man who will build the R 421E2 Ram and lift the spirit. Greyson joined HURST about a year ago. His job on the eDRAULIC assembly line ensures first responders are getting the battery-powered Rams and Spreaders they need to quickly and easily get to the patient. When asked what it’s like to be part of the team, Greyson Lovelace says “It’s indescribable. It’s humbling.&rdquo...

It is well-documented fact from research institutes that while only 13% of people react to bells or sirens, 75% will react to voice instructions. While there is no doubt that voice evacuation systems are an excellent solution to quickly and efficiently evacuate a building, whatever the emergency, sometimes the budgets just don’t allow for a full evacuation. simple and cost-effective Cranford has introduced their voice sounder and voice sounder beacons which have a choice of 32 pre-recor...

The ZIEGLER Group is establishing a joint venture with Bavaria Fire-Fighting Solutions (Bavaria Holdings) in Egypt, a manufacturer for fire extinguishers of all types and sizes. The two companies have been working together successfully since 2015. Bavaria and ZIEGLER have decided to establish a joint venture in order to intensify the cooperation and establish a closer relationship with the customers in Egypt. Bavaria and ZIEGLER joint venture The target of the joint venture is to facilitate th...

BAFE, the independent register of quality fire safety service providers, releases the revised Scheme Document for their Fire Risk Assessment Scheme (BAFE SP205). Following a thorough review process and a five week public consultation period, BAFE have launched the revised document for Fire Risk Assessment providers. A major point of the review was to maintain the robust certification process whilst acknowledging the large number of sole traders and in-house fire safety teams looking to gain thi...

For over a decade, ODIN Foam has been designing and building PTO-driven compressor packages to allow fire trucks to produce quality Compressed Air Foam. The system is designed for mini-pumpers, rescue pumpers, retro-fits, tactical tenders, wildland interface, and more. While keeping the same high quality and performance, ODIN Foam has designed the module to be much smaller to allow for the large storage space requirements of the industry.  Smart Air Display While cutting the size by 20%,...

Since its beginning dating back to 1981 (a division of W.S. Darley since 1997), ODIN Foam has specialized in customizing Foam and CAFS firefighting systems. In fact, ODIN Foam had 7 CAFS engines at the Yellowstone Fire in 1987. Customizing systems to fit customers’ wants and needs has been a stronghold for Odin Foam and continues now. In 2016, ODIN Foam equipped firefighters with almost 200 customized CAFS systems, Ultra-High Pressure systems, and Drop-In Skid systems (with and without fo...

The Ohler Pump facility in Janesville, IA, has operated under a Quality Management System that is compliant with ISO 9001:2008. This summer, Ohler began the transition to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. Implementation will continue through the fall and certification is planned by this year’s end. Ohler Pump strives to meet quality expectations Ohler Pump strives to meet and exceed customers’ quality expectations and seeks to improve total customer satisfaction. This step will strengt...

10-75 Emergency Vehicles LLC (earlier known as 10-75 Emergency Lighting, LLC), an industry renowned company in the field of manufacturing of emergency vehicles and emergency vehicle products throughout the U.S. and Canada, has been selected as the ‘best’ in the emergency vehicle manufacturing industry. ‘World’s Greatest!’ television show As such, the company was recently featured on an episode of the popular television show ‘World’s Greatest!’ Th...

FIREX International 2019 (FIREX 2019) was great success for Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL), as the organization welcomed clients, distribution partners and media at ExCeL London exhibition and convention center, for the duration of the fire safety exhibition. Head of Business Development at Application Solutions (Safety and Security) Ltd (ASL), Neil Voce, stated “We got the opportunity to discuss a number of new projects with existing clients and new prospects over...

Life-safety systems manufacturer C-TEC celebrates  after a highly successful Housing 2019. Hosted at Manchester Central, the exhibition proved the perfect platform to showcase Hush Pro, C-TEC’s revolutionary new BS 5839-6 Grade C domestic fire alarm system. Designed to provide powerful, reliable and fully-monitored fire detection, alarm, silencing and test facilities in high-rise/mixed-use residential buildings, Hush Pro is simple to use and integrates easily with landlord systems to...

A new online CPD certified presentation that looks at the benefits of automatic fire sprinklers has been created by the BSA (Business Sprinkler Alliance). The CPD, ‘Property Protection & Business Resilience: Automatic Sprinklers - Background & Benefits’, is a 25-minute long video that provides viewers with an awareness of the beneficial impact that incorporating sprinklers can have and how they can add value to building design. CPD highlights how sprinklers work The CPD ad...

Fire protection is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly or neglected. Because of the idea that a fire emergency could never happen to them, a lot of people think they can do without an efficient fire protection system. Practicing fire safety measures should be accompanied by the appropriate fire protection system. But, how to be sure that the equipment is the right one? This starts by choosing a qualified contractor for fire protection Wollongong. Mentioned below are tips in finding...

The mining industry poses unique and significant challenges in terms of the safety of the workers. Like other industries, Mining Safety starts by determining and reducing potential risks and hazards in the environment. Miners depend on proper safety practices along with mining safety equipment in improving safety precautions, provide warning and guarantee protection from the hazards of working in the field. Mine safety practices One of the important components of maintaining a healthy workpla...

Fire protection equipment plays an important role in the fire safety of homes and businesses. But, is having a fire protection system enough to ensure the safety of all workers and occupants? Fire protection equipment installation is only a part of the broad scope of fire safety. A comprehensive fire safety management plan should also include an emergency evacuation plan, service and maintenance of fire protection equipment and fire safety training. Fire safety training Fire safety train...

Fire has been a crucial element in human civilization, providing warmth, aiding in cooking, and contributing to various advancements. However, its unchecked presence can lead to catastrophic loss and damage. In Rockhampton, a city nestled in the heart of Central Queensland, fire safety measures are paramount to protect lives and property. Let's delve into the importance of fire protection in Rockhampton and the essential steps to mitigate fire risks effectively. Proactive approach Conducting...

There was clearly demand for the additional training event organized by Finnish Rescue Association (SPEK) and Bronto Skylift Oy in May. Experiences were exchanged, new information was shared and participants got to network with each other. “There has been discussions about the need for this kind of a training course for a long time. At the safety trade fair, we got to talking about how it would be a good idea to share information and network. Bronto Skylift warmed to the idea and they hav...

Xact is delighted to announce that it has won a five-year contract with London Fire Brigade to provide fire safety training to its inspecting officers. London Fire Brigade contract It marks a hat trick for the training provider with the UK’s busiest brigade, having already scooped two other LFB contracts earlier this year to provide courses and qualifications in Level 5 Diploma Fire Engineering Design and HTM Healthcare Premises. LFB are looking forward to developing our partnership with...

Installation of fire protection equipment is required in commercial, industrial, and public buildings to maintain the safety of people in the event of an emergency. The Office of the Technical Regulator (OTR) is the regulatory authority for FCF Mackay fire service installations. They are responsible for the electrical, gas, and plumbing safety and technical regulations in South Australia. They conduct inspections to ensure fire service installations comply with Australian Standards. Build...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released its annual “U.S. Firefighter Fatalities in the United States” report, which showed a total of 64 U.S. firefighter fatalities while on duty in 2018. This continues a five-year trend of fewer than 70 deaths per year. It is also the eighth time in the last 10 years that fewer than 70 on-duty deaths have occurred; the death toll is half what it was in the first five years that NFPA conducted this study. Of the 64 fatalit...

Motorola Solutions is celebrating 45 years of innovation in Malaysia, recognizing the country’s highly skilled engineering talent and capability to deliver advanced technologies for customers all over the world. Motorola Solutions first established supply chain operations in Penang, Malaysia in 1974. Today, it develops technologies across its mission-critical technology ecosystem at the facility. In 2014, the company opened its ‘Innoplex’ research and development (R&D) cen...

There are over 1 million electric and plug-in cars on U.S. roads. The batteries used in these cars have special safety concerns for first responders if there is a car fire. These cars can experience multiple classes of fires: Class A (tires, fabrics, plastics). Class B (fuel). Class C (lithium-ion batteries in hybrid and electric cars). Class D (magnesium, titanium, aluminum, and lithium). common risks Electric vehicle fires can be thousands of degrees hot. Applying water or foam...

Jactone's certified protection and quality that the PAFSS LPS1666 electrical enclosure fire suppression systems offer are spreading around the globe. This recent order for the systems came from a customer in New Zealand and it is now on the way over to them. The LPS1666 certified PAFSS fire suppression provides protection inside the enclosure and discharge at the heart of the fire, extinguishing quickly and preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring enclosures/equipment and the wider bui...

The Metropolitan “Metro” Fire Chiefs Association, a Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) held its 2019 annual conference in Edmonton, Alberta June 8-14. More than 110 Metro chiefs from Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States attended the conference and elected the Association’s 2019-2020 officers and board members. The officers are: Chi...

Bushfires are inevitable; a lightning strike, human negligence, accidents, or arson can start this catastrophe. It is important for people living in rural, semi-rural or a country town to be aware of their area is on a fire-prone zone; the Shire council have maps that locate these zones. The Shire is responsible for securing certain procedures that are conducted and that the standards of fire preparedness in the local community are high. Some of these procedures include reducing flammable fuels...

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced Roger Allard, Robert G. Bill, Gunnar Heskestad, and Hsiang-Cheng Kung as the winners of 2019 Phillip J. DiNenno Prize. The award and $50,000 in prize money were presented at NFPA’s Conference & Expo in San Antonio. The prestigious DiNenno Prize recognizes groundbreaking innovations that have had a significant impact in the building, fire and electrical safety fields. The prize is named for the late Philip J. DiNenno, the greatl...