As Europe faces one of the worst heat waves in its history, Aggreko is urging businesses to address their power and cooling equipment contingency plans.

Any business reliant on power and cooling ... more

Extreme arc flash blast hospitalises young father

A father of one is lucky to be alive after surviving an extreme Arc Flash blast that happened while he was at work.

Eddie Smith, 30, was working on site in his role as team leader for ... more

Bill introduced to regulate electricians

A member’s bill aimed at regulating the profession of electricians has been welcomed by SELECT, Scotland’s electrotechnical trade association.

Last week, Scottish Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro ... more

Early warning of fire prevents huge losses for energy company
	For companies involved in waste management, spontaneous fires are a fact of life and the critical issue is therefore to detect an outbreak as efficiently as possible and prevent it spreading. For one ... more

Human-Machine Interaction Passes SICK’s ‘Safety IQ’ Test at MACH 2018
	The 2018 MACH Show will be the platform for demonstrating SICK’s UK SafetyIQ concept, the company’s universal approach to ensuring safe, compliant personnel protection without compromising on machine ... more

Driving change - SGS-TÜV Saar offers vehicle manufacturers practical training for new safety standards	Learning from the Grenfell Tower Tragedy
Vehicle manufacturers are being encouraged by SGS-TÜV Saar to book onto a one-day course in anticipation of new ISO standards for automotive electrical and electronic systems set to come into force ... more	The tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire highlighted the deep issues faced by social housing in the UK and sparked an outcry of discussion. In particular, the causes of the fire have spurred intense debate, as it was revealed by police that the fire started in a fridge freezer due to an electrical fault... more

Kraus & Naimer Fire Alarm Isolators comply with the latest regulations for isolation, do yours?

1. Does your fire alarm isolator meet the required isolation performance criteria according to BS5839-1:2013?

2. Can it be used for the purposes of ‘isolation’ according to BS7671:2008? 3. Is it ... more

Nittan to exhibit fire detection system at Intersec Dubai 2017
	Nittan will be exhibiting its completely customisable end-to-end Evolution analogue addressable fire detection systems solution ... more

Fire outbreaks at UK telephone exchanges must be prevented

A fire at any of the five thousand plus telephone exchanges in the UK not only poses a risk to human life, but means potentially expensive telephone and internet disconnection for local companies and loss of business for the service provider. Meirion Buck, Senior Design and Technical Manager for Adaptaflex discusses the dangers of poor cable protection at telephone exchanges across the country. more

Over 19 million homes at risk of fire this Christmas
	Brits are advised to think safety first when decorating their home this Christmas. NICEIC and ELECSA have identified the top five tips to ensure householders’ homes stay electrically safe this Christmas more

Aico launches new Multi-Sensor: an evolution in total fire response
	Aico launches the new Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm using dual sensors to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software. more

Thamesgate Provides Fire Suppression System for Largest Lithium Ion Battery in Europe.
	Thamesgate has supplied an inert gas fire suppression and H2 gas detection system for Europe’s largest lithium-ion battery storage project in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, announced the company. more

Kentec helps protect the Archive of Serbia
	The newly restored Archive of Serbia in Belgrade, home to some of the country’s most valuable pre-1918 documents and archives, is being protected by a new fire safety system that includes a number of ... more

PEL protects University of Liverpool campus in London
Salamander opens doors at South Bank apartments
New smoke alarm technology to be shown by Aico at ELEX
Fife Council to install 30,000 fire and carbon monoxide alarm interfaces
PEL Services awarded BRE three year contract
Progressive housing association upgrades to AudioLink CO alarms

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