The most recent fire statistics data released so far are for the year 2021. This data was released on the 28th of August 2023. These statistics have been put together by Communities and Local Government, and have been approved by the CA Statistics Authority. Although some of these results are alarming, it is clear that for the year 2021, there was a decrease in fires, fire related call outs, and fire deaths. Some of the fire statistics for 2021 are as follows Total fire deaths for the CA decreased by 10 per cent, in line with the long term downward […]
H & S consultants registered to protect clients from incompetence?
Maybe this is a proposal that should be extended to the FM world. We have all witnessed at some stage in our careers ‘consultants’ running million-pound FM tender projects, yet unable to put together a sensible cost submission spreadsheet. Reflections on the H&S Proposal: Balancing Professional Image with Practical Realities Whilst my initial reaction to the original H&S proposal was moderately positive, a feeling deep down reminded me that good professional consultants build their image on solid referrals from existing clients and, as such, would probably see a new registration scheme as an unwanted additional cost in both time (administrative […]