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Bar Owner Fined £20,ooo after beer mix-up leaves man fighting for life
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A bar owner has been fined £20,000 after a man was left fighting for his life when he was given line cleaner containing caustic soda to drink rather than beer.
Spanish TV producer David Caminal, 48, had to have his oesophagus removed after he drank just a small amount of the fluid when it was served by mistake at the New Conservatory, in the centre of Leeds, in July 2014.
Full Story here.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/bar-owner-fined-20000-after-beer-mixup-leaves-man-fighting-for-life-34344936.html
Curtain Fire may have caused towering inferno
First pictures of Dubai inferno hotel's ravaged interior: Photos show devastation left by huge blaze as investigators probe cause of massive New Year's Eve fire that tore through 63-storey building
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Is your Christmas Tree a Fire Hazard!!
It only took less than a minute for a blazing inferno to rip through a dried-out Christmas tree today in a demonstration at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in Rockville, Maryland. To the fire's left, another tree burned, but at a much slower pace. That's because it was well-watered.
"In many respects, Christmas trees are a hidden hazard. We don't realize how explosively flammable they can be," CPSC Commissioner Bob Adler told ABC News.
"It's important that people know this because the holiday season is a season for celebrating, not crying because of a tragedy."
Christmas trees contribute to an estimated 200 house fires every year in the United States, costing close to $17 million in property loss. When trees dry out, they can burn faster than newspapers, according to the CPSC.
Similarly, candles contribute to an estimated 6,500 fire incidents every year.
Such fires result in December being one of the most deadly months for house fires, CPSC says, and Adler has a simple piece of advice.
"When you buy a tree, take a needle and fold it. If it breaks, it's too dry. If it bends, then you've got a well-watered one,” he told ABC News. “When you take it home, make sure it stays well-watered.”
Staff praised following Northampton Sixfields Pub Fire
Staff at a fire-wrecked pub in Northampton have been praised by a fire officer for their quick actions in helping customers to safety.
Sixfields Tavern became engulfed in flames at about 14:30 GMT on Saturday afternoon.
Eighty firefighters worked for five hours to contain the fire and no-one was hurt.
Minor demolition work is to be carried out, as police and firefighters assess the damaged site.
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd
Is Your Tumble Dryer A Fire Waiting To Happen??
According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2010 an estimated 16,800 involved tumble dryers or washing machines.
Deep cleaning your tumble dryer clears lint and significantly reduces the risk of fire.
Find out more including how to ensure your tumble dryer doesn't become a killer by following the link
https://apple.news/A96lU8TR9OD-MAfuj3VVQ6g
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd
Extensive Damage Caused By Laptop Fire
Firefighters were called to a Fife home after a laptop overheated and caused ‘extensive damage’.
The emergency services attended a house in Garry Park in Glencraig just after 11.30pm last night.
The blaze started after the laptop, which was plugged in, overheated and set alight the carpet it was sitting on.
Three fire crews attended the scene and extinguished the blaze in the bedroom of the property.
Read Full Story Here
‘Extensive damage’ caused to Fife home after laptop overheats and catches fire - Evening Telegraph
https://apple.news/AGra8-tdVN3mEvMg5Smme0w
Fire Service Issues Warning Over Sainsburys Christmas Ad
London Fire Brigade has criticised Sainsbury’s new Christmas advert that shows a turkey catch fire in a home that appears to have no smoke alarms.
The advert, which has already been a huge hit online, stars Mog the accident-prone cat, a well-loved character from books by children's author Judith Kerr.
The commercial shows the Thomas family asleep in bed on Christmas Eve, while Mog inadvertently starts two fires, but manages to dial 999.
https://apple.news/APBzkUDTmNh2gGSWXG601Ug
Is Your Job Amongst The Most Dangerous??
Does your job rank amongst the most dangerous or injury prone?! Hairdressers and Beauticians gave the most injury prone jobs but Construction remains the most dangerous accounting for a 1/3 if workplace fatalities. For more info follows the link
Revealed: the most accident-prone jobs in Britain - The Telegraph
https://apple.news/A9zWiAgcRT7WCzKL0aKhbTw
It's Electrical Fire Safety Week!
NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE SUPPORTS ELECTRIC FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) are this week (Monday 9thNovember – Sunday 15th November) targeting those families that may overload plug sockets causing electrical fires to exercise caution at home.
Electric Fire Safety Week aims to highlight the biggest cause of accidental fires at home in Northern Ireland and NIFRS are urging homeowners to be careful when loading plug sockets with electrical equipment.
In 2014/15, there have been 616 fires across Northern Ireland which have been determined as being as a result of accidental electrical related incidents. Tragically during this time, three people have lost their lives as a result of accidental dwelling fires involving electricity. There has been an increase of 6% in the number of incidents of this nature across Northern Ireland compared to figures from last year.
Alan Walmsley, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Community Protection, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service said: “Electrical Fire Safety Week provides a timely reminder for everyone to make sure that our homes are fire safe. No-one is immune to the danger of fire and fire does not discriminate. It can happen to any one of us and electrical appliances are a staple of modern life.
“By following some simple steps like ensuring your electrical appliances are fit for purpose and being used in the correct manner, you can help keep your loved ones safe.
“The majority of electrical fires start in the kitchen, so extra care is needed when using cooking appliances and never leave cooking unattended. Simple, common sense tasks, such as unplugging appliances when not in use, not overloading plug sockets and keeping appliances clean and in good working order all help to reduce the risk of fire.
“Make sure you have a working smoke alarm fitted, check it is working this Electrical Fire Safety Week and get into the habit of checking it every week. This life saving device will alert you to the earliest stage of a fire giving you and your family vital time to escape. Also make sure you have a fire escape plan and that everyone in the household knows how to escape safely in the event of a fire.”
Electrical Fire Safety Advice
- Don’t overload plug sockets
- Regularly check for worn or frayed wires
- Unplug appliances when not in use
- Keep Appliances clean and in good working order
- Check for British or European safety mark.
- Always check that you use the right fuse to prevent overheating
- Ensure electric blankets are safe for use and unplug before you go to bed
- Heaters should be kept clear from curtains and furniture and should never be used for drying clothes.
- Never use water on an electrical fire – pull out the plug or switch the power off if it’s safe to do so. Get out, stay out and call 999.
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd.
Fire at Karaoke Club Claims 17 Lives
Seventeen people have been killed and 71 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded karaoke club in Indonesia.
Witnesses told authorities the fire started at around 1am on the second floor of the three-storey building on Indonesia's Sulawesi island.
Hundreds of people were singing in private rooms at the Inul Vizta Karaoke club in central Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province.
Police chief Colonel Rio Permana said workers were unable to put out fires with extinguishers.
Many complained that fire engines arrived an hour after the alarm was raised.
It took firefighters several hours to bring the blaze under control.
"We are still investigating the cause of fire," the police chief said, but a preliminary investigation indicated a short circuit.
He said some panicked people smashed windows and fled into the street while many others were stuck in choking black smoke.
There was only one access door to the building, police said.
All 17 people who died were Indonesians. Most died from smoke inhalation injuries rather than burns, Mr Permana said.
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd.
Longboat Quay Management Bring Legal Action Over Liability For €3.5m Fire Safety Works Funding.
The management company of the Longboat Quay apartments in Dublin has brought a legal action over liability for funding of €3.5m in fire safety works at the complex.
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Today is National Burn Awareness Day and HBSC Ltd are supporting it.
Many of the children who go to accident and emergency with a burn or a scald are referred on for further hospital treatment. Recovery may be long and painful and many are left with permanent scarring.
Hot drinks cause most scalds to children under the age of five. A child's skin is much more sensitive than an adult's and a hot drink can still scald a child 15 minutes after being made. Young children are also very vulnerable to sunburn.
Hot bath water is responsible for the highest number of fatal and severe scalding injuries among young children. Around 500 children, mainly under fives, are admitted to hospital and a further 2000 attend A&E departments every year as a result of bath water scalds.
Children can also suffer burns after contact with open fires, a cooker, irons, curling tongs and hair straighteners, cigarettes, matches, cigarette lighters and many other hot surfaces.
Prevention
- Never hold a hot drink and a child at the same time
- Never leave young children alone in the bathroom
- Put hot drinks out of reach and away from the edges of tables and worktops
- Encourage the use of a coiled flex or a cordless kettle
- Keep small children out of the kitchen whenever possible
- Run the domestic hot water system at 46°C or fit a thermostatic mixing valve to taps
- When running a bath turn the cold water on first and always test the water temperature with your elbow before letting a child get into the bath or shower
- Always use rear hotplates and turn the panhandles away from the front of the cooker
- Keep hot irons, curling tongs and hair straighteners out of reach even when cooling down.
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd
Tragic Workplace Death in Enniskillen
A man has died in a workplace incident in Enniskillen.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service was called to the scene at Ely Lodge area just after 10am.
The man was taken to the South West Acute Hospital.
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) were notified and is currently investigating
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Man's Family at this difficult time.
Hayley Burgess HBSC LTD
Residents in Dublin face 4 Million bill over Fire Safety Failings
Residents in an Irish apartment complex are facing a 4m euro (£2.95m) bill or possible evacuation over fire safety failings in their building.
About 900 people live in 300 apartments in the Longboat Quay complex in Dublin's docklands.
It was built by developer Bernard McNamara in 2006, with buyers paying as much as 750,000 euro (£550,000) for the properties.
But serious fire safety deficiencies were uncovered last year.
Dublin Docklands Development Authority, the nominal landlord, has so far paid 1m euro (£735,000) to fix the fire alarm system.
Full story here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34412327
Hayley Burgess HBSC Ltd
Sharp Increase In Workplace Deaths in NI
HSENI's latest annual report has confirmed that workplace deaths have increased sharply to 23 during 2014/2015
This compares to 8 workplace deaths in 2013/2014 and is significantly higher than the average over the last 5 years of 15 deaths per year.
Farming has the worst safety record with more fatalities across all age groups than any other sector.
Copies of the report including a key facts and figures summary can be accessed at the following link
http://www.hseni.gov.uk/news.htm?id=18592&sharp-rise-in-workplace-deaths-last-year
Hayley Burgess HBSC Ltd
A Warning To All Toast Lovers !!!
Toast lovers are being reminded that burnt bread can be more than a breakfast spoiler, after a flat fire in Sutton yesterday.
The fire is believed to have started after the occupant who had been cooking toast in the oven became distracted, causing the toast to burn. He then threw burning toast into a plastic waste bin, before turning off the oven and leaving the room.
Around half an hour later he heard a noise in the kitchen and returned to discover a fire on the top of the plastic waste bin. The man and six other people from adjoining flats left the building before the arrival of the Brigade and fortunately no-one was injured.
Part of the kitchen was damaged by the fire, which completely destroyed two plastic waste bins and the rest of the flat suffered smoke damage.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "You should never leave cooking unattended, not even toast - if you have to leave the room, turn the heat off. If you later find your cooking has burnt allow it to coolbefore throwing it away, especially if you are discarding it in a plastic waste bin."
Below are the Brigade’s three top tips on safety in the kitchen:
- Take pans off the heat and turn off the hob and/or grill if you have to leave the kitchen while cooking, and make sure the oven, hob and grill is turned off when you have finished cooking.
- Avoid cooking if you are tired, have been drinking alcohol or are taking medication that can make you drowsy.
- Keep handles of pans turned to the back of the hob and away from other gas burners/electric rings
Read the Full Article here : http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestIncidentsContainer_Burnt_toast_causes_Sutton_flat_fire.asp#.VgBNIrR43dk
Hayley Burgess HB Safety Consultancy Ltd