A tool supply firm has been fined £27,000 after a failure to maintain electrical systems and equipment put workers’ safety at risk.
Fire delays Dhaka factory rescue
29 Apr 2013 Rescuing the last survivors of a horrific factory collapse in Bangladesh has been delayed because of fire. Flames were ignited from sparks flying off cutters which were being used to unsuccessfully save a woman trapped in the collapsed eight-storey commercial building. The fire has since been put out and heavy lifting operations […]
FMs called on for research project
UK facilities managers are being urged to take part in a research initiative looking at some core issues surrounding facilities management.
Care fire figures concern brigade
More than 10 fires per week strike care homes and sheltered accommodation in London.
Asbestos discovery prompts warning
Schools have been warned to get their heating systems checked to protect the health and safety of pupils and staff.
Poor hand hygiene caused baby death
23 Apr 2013 The death of a premature baby has been blamed on poor hand hygiene at a hospital unit. Jessica Strong was killed by an outbreak of a bug on the neonatal intensive care unit at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Another baby was killed by the bug, while four other infants were […]
Firefighters tackle restaurant fire
A fire ripped through the heart of an Indian restaurant in Halesowen on Thursday morning.
Seven acre fire rages at paper mill
A ferocious paper mill blaze which saw ten thousand tons of cardboard go up in smoke is unlikely to burn out before the weekend, firefighters have warned.
Blaze leaves garage owner in limbo
A Norwich businessman is still attempting to rebuild his business almost 12 months after his garage and workshop were engulfed in a fierce blaze.