Polyurethanes (PU) are plastics that are usually manufactured on the basis of petroleum, which means…
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2019 – An important step in the HFC phase-down
2019 marks an important milestone in the Kigali Amendment and the Montreal Protocol, in phasing…
Women in the Fire Service (UK)
This UK organisation for female employees of Fire and Rescue Services was set up in…
Fire safety in wind turbines – there is more to know
Wind power is an important and growing source of renewable energy in Europe. Due to…
Importance of material fire testing for the aviation industry
A fire in an aircraft poses a significant threat to life; owing to the large…
Drone technology: saving time, money and lives
An innovative UK drone retailer and training provider is turning heads in this fast-moving global…
Addressable emergency lighting systems
Olympia Electronics SA is a Greek manufacturer who has been specialising in Electronic Safety and…
GWP 101: Global warming and the impact of hfc-based clean fire suppression agents
In this article we examine the concept of global warming potential (GWP) and its implications…
Confined space rescue and the decisions that can save lives
It was supposed to be quick. An internal routine inspection. In and out. Minutes inside…
Restaurant fire suppression: Achieving complete reliability
Commercial kitchens are highly susceptible fire risk areas, and incidents in such environments can incur…
Realistic multi-agency training and exercising
Realistic training is an often-used phrase in the emergency services. Most would define this as training…
Fire detection: Codes and standards
The last years all manufacturers of Fire Safety and Security Systems follow strict regulations in…
LNG in your Port
I have written about Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in the past. Earlier, I discussed the…
How could two states come to contrary conclusions over PFAS?
2017 saw South Australia propose a limited ban on PFOS and PFOA based firefighting foams.…
Five things to know about the 2019 edition of NFPA 72
The 2019 edition of NFPA 72 is on its way. Are you ready for it?…
Protection for installments in conflict zones
In recent years, sabotage missile or drone attacks on tank storage farms and refineries have…
Sour gas, rotten eggs – recipe for disaster
In this first, of a two-part article, Gemma Finnegan discusses the dangers posed by hydrogen…
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