Insights and News
Fire Safety Maintenance: The Duty, and What Happens When It Fails
If you are the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Article 17 requires that all facilities, equipment and devices provided for
HSE Prosecutions: The Pattern Behind the Cases
A consistent pattern emerges following several multi-million pound HSE prosecutions over the last 18 months and that is that catastrophic outcomes rarely stem from a
Approved Document B Changes For Building Safety
On 30 September 2026, amendments to Approved Document B introduced updated guidance (subject to transitional arrangements) for existing projects,for a second staircase in new blocks
Fire Door Safety, from a regulatory angle
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must take general fire precautions and keep fire safety measures maintained and in working
Fewer Enforcement Notices Don’t Necessarily Mean Less Risk
HSE data obtained through a Freedom of Information request shows recorded fire safety breaches on construction sites fell by around a third between 2023/24 and
Mental Health is a Health and Safety Issue
Health and safety at work is not limited to physical harm. Employers’ duties extend to mental health, including assessing and managing work-related stress. The HSE’s
Fire Safety Approved Document B
Amendments to Approved Document B (fire safety) took effect on 30 September 2026. The headline change introduced guidance for a second common staircase in new
Important Safeguarding Change
From 1 September 2026, the “supervision exemption” has been removed from the definition of regulated activity with children under the Crime and Policing Act 2026.