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Fire safety in focus at FIREX 2019

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5443359455 7dc7373b9a zFIREX International, taking place at ExCeL London from 18-20 June, will showcase the latest fire safety innovations and provide a forum for fire safety professionals to share ideas and expertise on the issues facing the industry

The sixth International Tall Buildings Conference also returns to run alongside FIREX 2019, focusing on innovations, drones, fire science, and more.

The event will bring live demonstrations of the latest fire safety and protection equipment, as well as exclusive seminar sessions and panel discussions.

Hosted in the dedicated Expertise and Guidance Theatre, FIREX seminars are rich in sessions covering tall building safety, passive fire protection, case studies, compliance after Brexit and more.

The agenda is designed to help fire safety professionals enhance their knowledge, engage with fire thought leadership and stay up-to-date on the critical trends, products and legislation shaping the sector.

Some of the many highlights of this year’s programme include:

-Double Fatality Fire and the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015: a real-world case study highlighting the importance of smoke alarms in rented properties

-Defining the competency in the Fire Industry with FIA Qualifications: how best practice, legislation and standards define the FIA’s fire industry qualifications

-Review of Government response to Hackitt/ADB review and impact on passive fire protection: insights from the Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review into building regulations and fire safety

-The Development of Tests to assess the performance of video fire detectors: a presentation exploring the development of new tests to assess video smoke and flame detectors

-The Fire Industry after Brexit: Approvals and Compliance: how to prepare for the implications Brexit has for fire safety regulations in the UK

-Update on the Competency Steering Group: WG2 Installers – an update on industry efforts to create an overarching competence body for the fire safety sector

The seminar programme will provide visitors with unique access to the industry’s core ideas, products and innovations, helping them shape their fire safety strategy and staying one step ahead of the industry.

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

Source: SafeStart

The RealWear Navigator Z1. (Image source: RealWear)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

The GS700 incorporates the capability to detect H2, in addition to its existing ability to detect natural gas. (Image source: Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection))

The campaign focuses on keeping construction sites clean. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

The new uvex phynomic cut glove range is manufactured in Germany using 3D hand ‘formas’ to mimic the contours of the hand. (Image source: uvex)

QatarEnergy LNG's CEO at the Safety Day. (Image source: QatarEnergy LNG)

H.E. Abdullah Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, director general of Dubai Government Human Resources Department. (Image source: DGHR)

The Tab-Ex 04 Pro DZ2 / D2. (Image source: Pepperl+Fuchs)

The Al Khobar 2 SWRO desalination plant located in Saudi Arabia. (Image source: ACCIONA)

Source: SafeStart

Both municipalities said they were committed to advancing HSE practices in the country.

The project will have an expected annual processing capacity of 900,000 tonnes of waste, making it one of the region’s largest. (Image source: EWEC)

There are a diverse range of factors to consider from suspension, soft textile materials, vented or non-vented models, to heat regulation accessories, size and aesthetics. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The workshop focused on safety in construction as well. (Image source: ICC)

The new partnership will enable HMi Elements to tap into Cobic-Ex’s global network. (Image source: HMi Elements)

Sarah Hutcheon, product development manager, OPITO. (Image source: OPITO)

To improve differentiation, hard hats can be customised with different colours and logos. (Image source: MSA Safety)

The new harness comes with integrated trauma suspension relief straps in leg pads. (Image source: Guardian)

Human factors need to be taken into account when addressing safety. (Image source: Adobe Stock)