Buncefield 20 Years On: Turning Legacy Lessons into Safer Industrial Practices Imagine an industrial explosion so powerful it measures 2.4 on the Richter scale and can be heard 200 km away. This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Buncefield disaster—the largest peacetime explosion in the UK—which occurred in the early hours of 11 December […]
The Escalating Threat of Lithium-Ion Thermal Runaway: Protecting Your Commercial Premises A silent and highly volatile hazard is rapidly infiltrating commercial properties, offices, and managed accommodation blocks across the United Kingdom. According to recent data published by The Guardian in May 2026, UK fire brigades are now tackling a lithium-ion battery fire at a staggering […]
Amendment 3 of BS 7671 Comes Into Effect on 31 July 2024 The British Standard BS 7671, also known as the IET Wiring Regulations, is a crucial document that sets the standards for electrical installations in the United Kingdom. The upcoming Amendment 3, which will come into effect on 31 July 2024, introduces significant changes […]