BS 5266-1:2011 Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of premises

BS 5266-1:2011 Emergency lighting. Code of practice for the emergency escape lighting of premises

BS 5266-1:2011 gives recommendations and guidance on the factors that need to be considered in the design of, and the installation and wiring of, electrical emergency escape lighting systems, in order to provide the lighting performance needed for safe movement of people in the event of the supply to normal lighting failing. It also gives recommendations for lighting in areas with fixed seating.

Health & Safety: Legionnaires’ disease policy overview published

Health & Safety: Legionnaires’ disease policy overview published

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published a policy overview of Legionella and legionnaires’ disease. The report ‘Legionella and legionnaires’ disease: a policy overview’ presents the regulatory framework related to Legionella and guidelines for practical application