Respiratory Protective Equipment, Testing & Fire Safety

Fire safety is one of the core responsibilities of health and safety managers, facilities managers, employees, or anyone managing a residential property on behalf of someone else or a local authority.

Emergency responders, tasked with safeguarding lives and property, are often the first people to enter hazardous environments and fire sites.

When imagining the role of the country’s firefighters, it’s natural to assume that confined space rescue is a standard part of the job.

When workers put on PPE (personal protective equipment) at work, most do so believing that it is their first and most reliable line of defence against workplace hazards.

Confined Space Rescues are among the most challenging and dangerous situations that emergency responders may face in the course of their work. Limited access, poor ventilation, and high-risk conditions mean that specialist skills are usually required to provide life-saving treatments for casualties and to safely extricate them to a place of safety.

The management of asbestos in the workplace offers a cautionary tale for today’s health and safety professionals, particularly regarding the growing threat posed by crystalline silica dust.

The Granville Tower fire tragedy, which claimed 72 lives in June 2017, was one of the worst domestic fire incidents in recent British history, triggering a wide-ranging review of building regulations and fire safety failures.

Firefighting is an inherently dangerous occupation, with firefighters regularly confronted by life-threatening situations.

For those who rely upon Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) to carry out their work, ensuring a proper face fit is crucial for their personal safety.

The purchase of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is influenced by various factors, particularly in industries in which workers face hazardous environmental conditions.

Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) play a crucial role in waste and environmental management by converting waste into usable energy.

Police officers often encounter situations that can jeopardise their health and well-being, such as public disorder, fires, and medical emergencie...