Safety

Latest Fire Safety Regulations UK 2023

The Government continues to implement new legislation following the Hackett review and Grenfell Tower Inquiry. This has resulted in amendments to the existing Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order) which governs day to day fire safety.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 (FSA 2021), came into force in England in May 2022 and is now fully operational in both Wales and England.
Amidst the publicity associated with the passage into law of the Building Safety Act and the significant challenges it imposes for all operating
in the built environment sector, it is important to note that there are also very challenging new fire safety regulations – the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (Fire Safety Regulations) – which came into force on 23 January 2023.
The Fire Safety Regulations apply to multi-occupied residential buildings in England only and impose rules for;
• non-high rise buildings – for example, fire safety instructions must be provided to residents
• buildings over 11 metres – for example, annual checks of fire doors must be carried out
• and buildings over 18 metres – for example, floor plans must now be provided to Fire and Rescue Services.

Read or Download, for free, the latest legislation here.

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For complaint fire safety signs visit the shop here. https://merlin-industrial.com/safety-signs-shop/fire-safety-signs

Fire Safety Regulations UK 2023

News, Safety
25/01/2023

Recent news of massive floods and environmental damage in California had a local official stating that they had more rain in 24 hours than in the previous two years combined. The climate changes, whether man made or natural, show that we need to adapt using the latest technology to give as much warning as possible.

Floods in California Link to original article. https://www.newsweek.com/california-flooding-storms-mudslides-rockslides-flash-floods-los-angeles-1772917

Merlin Industrial Products are part of the Zero Pollution Network and have been working on making flood and spill protection easier for companies and local governments within the United Kingdom. Below are some of the products that they provide, along with links to further information.

Flood and River Monitoring Alarms comprising custom-made and mission-critical flood and river level monitoring. Various flood warning, flood alarms and flood mitigation systems. With the current climate changes, we need to adapt to new weather patterns bringing greater amounts of water in short timescales.

Flood and River Monitoring Alarms 400

Sewer Blockage and Surge Detection wireless transmitters are an award-winning and widely used alternative to using ultra sonics for real-time blockage and surcharge detection in sewers, storm drains, tanks and wet wells.

Sewer Blockage and Surge Detection 400

Pollution Control Devices or PCD help to reduce the risk of fines and ecological damage by proactively containing spills from industrial sites and/or Combined Sewer Overflows. Combined with warning systems that include SMS, Sirens and flashing lights.

Pollution Control Devices 400

Drain and Flood protection devices that include pneumatic bags and automated flaps that can be controlled manually and wirelessly. Preventing illegal run-offs in time of spillages and fire.

Industrial Drain Blockers 400

Merlin Industrial Products Ltd are a member of the Zero Pollution Network

Environmental Protection in 2023

General, News, Safety
12/01/2023

As the days draw closer, and we move towards the end of October and the changing of the clocks, it might be a good time to reflect on safety signs. With reduced visibility, it is logical to make any notices more easily seen.

Fortuitously, we have a bumper range of safety signs and labels for almost every occasion. For the rare times that we do not have the exact sign, we can produce it in a few days in a variety of materials. Signs are generally rigid so that they can be fixed with screws or self-adhesive for sticking on many different surfaces. As well as the standard models, we can also supply magnetic backed signs, mainly for vehicles, but they can be used anywhere such as metal sheds and racking systems.

Most of the signs are in stock and can be with you in a few days. Custom safety signs can take up to a week. Please see the main categories shown below. Contact Merlin Industrial Products with any questions that you may have.