Navigate Fire Safety Challenges in Construction Sites and Updated Legislation
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Welcome to Fire Safety Digital. This month, we’re putting a spotlight on one of the most high-risk environments when it comes to fire safety: the construction site.
With complex workflows, temporary structures and constantly changing personnel, the construction sector presents unique fire safety challenges. In their column, Andrew Sanderson and Darcy Moffatt from Kingsley Napley LLP examine fire safety procedures in high-profile projects in the UK.
We also visit one of the most overlooked but crucial elements of fire preparedness: the fire drill. Often seen as a formality, drills are vital in both temporary and permanent environments to ensure teams respond swiftly and effectively when it counts.
Whether you’re managing safety on-site or overseeing compliance across your portfolio, this edition of Fire Safety Digital brings practical insights and timely updates to help you build a stronger fire safety culture from the ground up.
Thanks for reading and see you next month - keep it safe!
Mark Tilley, Content & Community Manager
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