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Employers need to be proactive to meet new fire safety regulations
posted on 25/07/2006

Employers need to act now to avoid falling foul of new fire safety rules which come into force on 1 October. The rules place full liability on the 'responsible person' - usually the employer but possibly also the landlord or occupier or any other person who has control of any part of the premises. They apply to all non-domestic premises, including voluntary organisations and self-employed people with premises outside the home. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order will mean existing fire certificates are no longer valid, said David Collins, senior safety consultant of DWF: “The new rules are the biggest shake-up of fire safety legislation in decades and oblige employers to be more proactive in preventing fires and protecting people on or around the premises.” The legislation stipulates that a risk assessment must be carried out to identify hazards in the workplace and people who are particularly at risk, including those working in close proximity to ignition sources, disable... [more]

MK Fire wins contract to service all fire extinguishers at Olympia and Earls Court event venues
posted on 25/07/2006

MK Fire has won the contract to service all fire extinguishers at leading London venues, Olympia and Earls Court, following its attendance at Total Workplace Management last year. The contract includes over 2,000 units and came about after the two companies met at the event last year. “This contract is very positive for MK Fire and is a direct result of our decision to exhibit at Total Workplace Management 2005. We were extremely pleased with the quality of visitors at the show and we’re looking forward to appearing there again in October, this time with a bigger stand,” Simon Fullick, sales director at MK Fire commented on the deal. Chris Fountain, event director, Total Workplace Management commented: “We’d like to congratulate MK Fire on winning such a fantastic contract and we’re delighted that it was Total Workplace Management that brought these two companies together.”... [more]

The Disaster Reconnaissance System mobile trailer provide assistance to emergency management personnel
posted on 19/07/2006

With a recent increase in war, natural disasters and terrorism, many in the emergency response industry have been stressing proper preparation and planning. In the United States, hurricane fears, flooding and terror suspect arrests have all underscored the importance of disaster readiness for both government organizations and private citizens. As these threats persist, a company based in northern Ohio is anticipating their newly designed survival units will assist agencies in the event of disaster on American soil. The Disaster Reconnaissance System (DRS), manufactured by Campa USA, is a mobile, all terrain trailer that can provide assistance to emergency management personnel and those needing a self contained living unit in a time of crisis. “The DRS was designed with the emergency response sector in mind. However, it can be used in many different ways,” said Chris Cole, president and founder of Campa USA. The system, made of stainless steel, can be equipped with features such as ... [more]

3rd China International Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition (COS+H 2006) opens in Beijing on 19 September
posted on 19/07/2006

The 3rd China International Occupational Safety and Health Exhibition (COS+H 2006) will open at the New Hall of China National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Beijing, on September 19, 2006. This exhibition is hosted by the State Administration of Work Safety, co-sponsored by American National Safety Council, and jointly undertaken by the International Exchange & Cooperation Center of State Administration of Work Safety and Messe Düsseldorf China Ltd. As an international trade show specialized in the field of safe production and occupational health, COS+H 2006's exhibition area now reaches 13,000m2, 50% of which is taken up by international exhibitors from the U.S., Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong SARS and Taiwan Province. The international exhibitors include Bacou, 3M, North Safety Products, Draeger Safety Equipment Co., Ltd, MSA Safety Equipment Co., Ltd., Woshine Safety Equipment Co., Ltd., Lingzheng Safety Equipment Co., Ltd., Industrial Scientific China, MCR Protec... [more]

New Service Management Centre for Bell Security
posted on 28/06/2006

Bell Security is investing in a next generation Service Management Centre at its London headquarters. This is designed to enhance customer service for Bell's growing commercial security and fire systems customer base. The London Service Management Centre will handle planned and reactive service response needs, as well as after-sales customer care. This London facility will build on the success of a Bristol-based centre that was created in 2005 primarily to add value to Bell's retail banking customer operations. Bell is implementing the latest IT/communications/internet-based technologies to both optimise service delivery via its field engineering teams and improve the help desk and problem solving capabilities of its call handlers. This focus is seen as essential in raising service response quality and productivity in line with the delivery criteria contained in the service level agreements that Bell establishes with customers. Syd Heals, Chief Operating Officer of Bell's C... [more]

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