New guidance for construction sites and fire safety
The HSE has published revised guidance on fire safety in
construction. Each year there are thousands of fires on
construction sites. The guidance, which
is free to download from http://www.hse.gov.uk/, is about
preventing fires from starting and ensuring people's safety if they
do.
Relevant to all construction projects, including small
refurbishment sites, the guidance is aimed at all those with a role
for developing and managing construction sites, including clients
and designers. Recently there have been some very large fires
affecting sites involving timber frame construction and
multi-storey builds. The guidance contains new and detailed
information on the fire risks and precautions which should be
considered from the earliest stages of such projects.