Because of the hot weather and relaxation of lockdown measures, fire services around the country have seen a rise in moorland fires. Sometimes fires are deliberate and others the result of using disposable BBQ’s or used cigarette buts not being effectively extinguished. Often the moorlands are adjacent to residential, or commercial property. This puts lives, …

I have lost count of the number of times I have carried out a Fire Risk Assessment only to find wooden pallets be stored outside. These pose a substantial risk to health, safety and fire. Overnight there was a huge fire which spread to adjoining premises including a Children’s nursery which was all set to …

The Government has released changes to approved document B. The Changes will come into effect on 26th November 2020. The main additions are for blocks of flats with a storey(s) above 11m in height. With a requirement to install an automatic sprinkler system and wayfinding signage. Residential flats with a top storey above 11m above …

Dan Quirke – Gains CMIOSH

Dan Quirke the Owner of QED risk consultancy is proud to have recently succeeded in transferring to become a Chartered member of IOSH, giving customers peace of mind that he has the required skills and experience to support their business needs.