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Updated British Standard on fire detection and alarm systems
The British Standards Institute (BSI) has updated BS 5839-1:2002 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. This new edition of BS 5839-1:2002 incorporating amendment 1 provides the following significant changes: clarification of how the connections ...
News | 26 Nov 2004
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False alarms cost british industry £1 billion
...ting in the March issue of Facilities Management Legal Update, Victoria Feltham of fire engineering specialists Lawrence Webster Forrest drew attention to the problems of malicious and accidental activation of fire alarms, highlighting the Loss Prevention Certification Board’s scheme to introduce standards for design, installation and maintenance of systems. Through LPS 1014 (Requirements for Certified Fire Detection and Alarm System Firms) and LPS 1204 (Requirements of Firms Engaged in the Design, Installation and Commissioning of Fire Fighting Systems) building managers are able to access objectiv...
News | 28 Mar 2001
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London’s burning, where’s the engine?
...individual managers if you have sole responsibility within your department for employment law, health and safety or premises management, and you do not have an in-house support structure to call on. Individual membership will give you access to news, case reports, legal advice and guidance which is updated every day. Plus with our online advice service you will be able to ask more than 40 advisors for confidential advice and second opinions in writing; while our forum allows you to share views, comments and experiences or put your questions to other members of the Workplace Law Network. Members of th...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006
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Evacuation versus invacuation
...ll or how badly evacuation strategies have worked when they have been put to the test. who rely on colour and contrast to navigate the Claire Fuller speaks to Dr Geoff Cook, Director of the Research Group for Inclusive Environments at the University of Reading. 14 which now forms part of the British Standard BS8300 and Part M of the Building Regulations, Professor Keith Bright has gone on to become a recognised and highly regarded expert in access issues. Kelly Mansfield tells his story. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates and events taking place in July and August. 08 CASE LAW n Employe...
Magazine issue | 10 Jul 2008
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2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead
...er of responsibilities from the three current commissions to the new CEHR. The CEHR will: have a duty to promote human rights and raise public bodies' awareness of their obligations under the Human Rights Act; promote good relations between communities The British Standards Institution (BSI) has updated BS 5839-1:2002 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings. Code of practice for system design, installation, commissioning and maintenance. 5156 4815 The first outline of the Code for Sustainable Buildings is expected to be completed in January 2005. The new code will establish higher ...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
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Grinding to a halt: Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill
...Workplace Law. Booking line: 0871 777 8881 Buy online: www.workplacelaw.net/iosh Please quote reference 1843 when booking your places 14 CASE LAW The Information Commissioner serves two organisations with "The Department of Business has estimated the cost of the Royal Wedding Bank Holiday to the British economy at around £2.9bn." P.16 3 www.workplacelaw.net workplace law executive centre workplace law uK's biggest environmental group workplace law health and safety editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group 110 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1LQ T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...ren and vulnerable adults comes into force The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act brings in a centralised vetting system for people banned from working with children and vulnerable adults. Employers can make online checks about potential or existing employees, with information about new individuals updated straightaway. Employers will be informed where possible if an individual becomes barred. Fines of up to £5,000 will be levied on employers that knowingly employ individuals on the list or fail to make the relevant checks. 22661 Workplace Parking Levy (England) Regulations 2009 come into force The...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Perk of the job? Managing the risks faced by loneworkers
... requirement to always be available to contact, so keep your mobile phone on you.'" One organisation that has implemented such a policy to make sure all staff can be reached at all times is the NHS. The NHS is the largest employer in Europe and one that employs lots of loneworkers, many of whom the British Crime Survey has identified as being at a high risk of workrelated violence -- nurses, care workers, healthcare professionals on home visits, etc. Although the NHS doesn't record statistics specifically relating to loneworkers, in 2006-2007 there were more than 55,709 physical assaults reported aga...
Magazine issue | 5 Jun 2008
