Rhianna Sexton

United Kingdom

Assistant Editor, SHP at IFSEC Insider

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HSE to draft new guidelines around engineered stone

Oct 29, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is drafting new guidelines for tradesmen working with engineered stone after report shows increased risk to silicosis. HSE is asking for industry feedback from the Worktop Fabricators Federation – an association promoting good working practices for worktop fabrication and stone masonry industries – who were presented with draft guidelines to review.
Plaistow fire caused by lithium-ion battery

Oct 22, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

A fire broke out in a 15-storey apartment block in Plaistow yesterday (21 October). London Fire Brigade (LFB) said that the fire was caused by the failure of a lithium-ion battery and believe it was started accidently. The blaze was controlled an hour after the first call was received as 70 firefighters attended the scene. Residents were evacuated as the fire spread from a three-bedroom apartment on the tenth floor.
Driving positive change in the warehouse - UKMHA's CEO Rob Fisher

Oct 10, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

In a new series, SHP interviews speakers featuring at our partner show, Anticipate London – combining Safety and Health Expo, FIREX, Facilities Show and IFSEC for cross-industry sharing, between 2-4 December 2024. In this article, we speak to Rob Fisher, CEO of the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) ahead of his session at Anticipate London on forklift operator training.
Competency and third party accreditation - SHP speaks to Andrea White

Oct 3, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

In a new series, SHP interviews speakers featuring at our partner show, Anticipate London – combining Safety and Health Expo, FIREX, Facilities Show and IFSEC for cross-industry sharing, between 2-4 December 2024. In this article, we spoke to Andrea White, Fire Engineer and Managing Director at A W Fire, ahead of her session ‘Centre stage: 2025 and the fire risk assessor spotlight’ at Anticipate London. AW: You’re absolutely right – our buildings have become much more complex.
Dagenham Fire: HSE to potentially investigate Principal Accountable Person duties

Sep 20, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

HSE investigate the fire in East London including duties under the Building Safety Act. An entire block of flats was affected by the fire in Dagenham, including scaffolding around the building and its roof as 225 firefighters tackled the blaze on 26 August. Remediation work was in process to remove unsafe cladding from the residential block. In a statement, the regulator said their primary considerations for the investigation will be how the cladding remediation works were organised and undertaken.
HSE to canvas artificial intelligence impact

Sep 19, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

Regulator aims to enhance AI knowledge with release of survey. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a survey on the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It asks for responses from professionals trailing or using AI in the industry verticals HSE regulates. It is hoped feedback will guide on potential risks and develop further its regulatory approach.
Block of flats evacuated after fire safety fears

Sep 13, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

A tower block in Stockton was evacuated on 5 September after fire safety concerns. This followed a safety inspection which found that smoke could not be safely extracted from emergency exits if a fire was to occur. The 15-storey building houses 87 residents. The housing association for the tower, Thirteen, said they will carry out ‘essential work’ on the building, as residents are temporarily homed elsewhere.
Air quality concerns after Wimbledon fire

Sep 12, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

A fire broke out at a waste collection site in Wimbledon on 7 September, exposing local residents to smoke. It is reported that 6000 cubic metres of domestic waste caught alight at the single-storey building on Weir Road. London Fire Brigade (LFB) attended the scene with 40 firefighters and six fire engines, taking over 72 hours to extinguish the blaze.
Dagenham block fire: Residents raised cladding concerns from 2018

Aug 27, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

Investigation continues as it’s revealed that residents previously raised concerns around cladding. London Fire Brigade (LFB) said 225 firefighters tackled the blaze in Dagenham, East London in the early hours on Monday (26 August) morning. Residents of the high rise block, the Spectrum Building, had reportedly raised concerns about wooden decking and flammable cladding from 2018. The entire block was affected by the fire, including scaffolding around the building and its roof.
Experts call for ban on artificial worktops after silicosis cases

Aug 20, 2024 | shponline.co.uk | Rhianna Sexton

Calls for UK government to ban artificial stone worktops follow the first cases of silicosis linked to its manufacturing. Medical experts have called for the Government to follow Australia in banning artificial stone (AS) worktops. The kitchen piece is made by crushing rocks together with resins and pigments – a cheaper alternative to real stone such as marble, but with higher concentrations of silica in its dust, which stonemasons could be at risk of breathing in.