by theEHP | May 23, 2012 | British Standards, Electrical Safety, Fire, Guidance, Health & Safety, Housing, Store
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.
by theEHP | May 18, 2012 | British Standards, Business, Health & Safety, Store
BS 8300: 2009+A1:2010 looks at the design of buildings and their ability to meet the requirements of disabled people. By offering best-practice recommendations, this standard explains how architectural design and the built environment can help disabled people to make the most of their surroundings. BS 8300: 2009+A1: 2010 looks at how some facilities, such as corridors, car parks and entrances, can be designed to provide aids for the disabled. It also demonstrates how additional features, including ramps, signs, lifts and guard rails, can be installed.
by theEHP | May 18, 2012 | British Standards, Business, Risk, Store
Introducing the latest international requirements standard for business continuity management, BS ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for setting up and managing an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) for any organization, regardless of type or size.
by theEHP | May 18, 2012 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
The foundations for a public health map for Europe, with a focus on environmental factors, have been laid, as part of an innovative HPA led project.
by theEHP | May 18, 2012 | Housing, Housing, Research, Store
New research published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) reveals extreme measures some Brits take to squeeze into their homes and highlights what people really want and need from their homes [relatedPosts title=”Related Posts”] The vacuum...
by theEHP | May 11, 2012 | Food Safety, Food Safety, Research, Store
The Food Standards Agency has published two pieces of research that assessed the level of voluntary display of its food hygiene schemes in the UK.