Technology & Trends - Operation and maintenance

Building Safety Act: The Golden Thread offers peace of mind says Sherwin-Williams

The terms under the new Building Safety Act 2022 became enforceable from October 1st this year.  Here, Bob Glendenning, Fire Design Engineering Manager of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, examines why creating a ‘Golden Thread’ of information within the new legislation is so important for those involved in the intumescent coatings industry.  Building Safety Act 2022 The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has been developed as a new framework for the design,...

Engage early to solve puzzle of Building Safety Act

The terms under the new Building Safety Act 2022 start to become enforceable from October 1st, 2023. Here, Bob Glendenning, Fire Design Engineering Manager of Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Coatings, looks at how early engagement can help engineers and those in the supply chain negotiate their way through the challenges it presents. New Building Safety Act 2022 The new Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has been developed as a new framework for the design, construction, and occupation...

COVID-19 shines spotlight on health and safety in challenging maritime operations

Health and safety are key considerations for all maritime organisations, in particular, for those operating in remote locations or where extreme weather conditions may put workforces at greater risk. With COVID-19 here to stay for the foreseeable future, it is vital that shipping organisations consider both the short and long term safeguarding measures, which are required to protect their workers at sea. COVID-19 management plans Establishing safe working conditions and providing onboard exper...

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