From 23rd January 2023, HM Government are introducing regulations under article 24 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order) to implement the majority of those recommendations made to government in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report which require a change in the law. These regulations will make it a requirement […]
Read more BS 8629:2019 Part 1 New EACIE Sign.Clause 13.2.1 of BS 8629:2019 Part 1 for evacuation alert systems in buildings containing flats, gives a requirement to display a sign on, or next to, the evacuation alert and control indicating equipment (EACIE). We are pleased to supply this sign in Photoluminescent self-adhesive or rigid polyester. This ensures the equipment can be located even […]
Read more Safety Track® Commercial Grade Anti-Slip Grit Floor Marking TapesSafeway Systems are please to be able to supply a superior floor marking tape. Safety Track® Commercial Grade Anti-Slip Tapes are a highly durable 60 Grit Aluminium Oxide self-adhesive tape utilizing the latest durable adhesives. Resistant to most chemicals, fluids and peeling this tactile tape is ideal for marking areas for the safety of staff […]
Read more International Chamber of Shipping – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice to Ship OperatorsThe International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) in collaboration with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the European Centre for Disease Prevention & Control (ECDC) and the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA) have issued a guidance document to the shipping industry to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus. The resultant 22 […]
Read more Grenfell Enquiry Signage RecommendationsChapter 33 section 15 of the Grenfell Enquiry: Phase 1 Overview recommends each floor of a high-rise building should be numbered and visible in both low light and smoke conditions as well as normal. Photoluminescent signs can help greatly here. Check out our website for details of our Floor Information Number Signs (FINS) made in […]
Read more LFB voluntarily interviewed under caution by Met PoliceLondon Fire Brigade were interviewed under caution by London Met Police as part of their investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire as a corporate body in relation to Health and Safety at Work Act section 2 and 3. LFB have stated that they are giving the investigation full co-operation but will not release any details […]
Read more 2020 sees SOLAS III/3 and III/20 new requirements for maintenance of life saving appliances come into effectNew requirements for the maintenance and inspection of lifeboats, rescue boats, launching appliance and launching gear come into effect from 1st January 2020. Amendments to SOLAS III/3 and III/20 introduce mandatory requirements for maintenance and inspection to be carried out by a ‘certified person’ as detailed in Resolution MSC 402(96).
Read more IMO MSC 101 Approve Interim Ro-Ro Fire GuidelinesIMO’s MSC committee recently approved interim guidelines on limiting the incidence and consquence of fire on ro-ro spaces and special category spaces on current and future ro-ro passenger vessel whilst waiting for approval of SOLAS ammendments that are currently in developement.
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