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The One With Construction Fire Safety: With Steve Lakin
In this episode of the Open Fire Podcast, we sit down with fire safety expert Steve Lakin Managing Director at Fire Safe Global diving into the unique challenges of construction fire safety. With decades of experience, Steve shares insights from his journey as a firefighter in Kent, through leadership roles in Auckland and Heathrow, to his current position as Managing Director.
They discuss the complexities of fire safety on construction sites, from understanding the Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) to navigating regulations from various safety bodies. Steve explains the importance of the National Construction Fire Safety Group, founded to address industry-wide risks and share best practices across top-tier contractors.
Throughout the episode, the team delves into common fire hazards like battery-operated tools, discusses emerging risks with new building materials and hydrogen-powered equipment, and emphasizes the need for collaboration to effectively manage fire safety in construction. Join us for a deep dive into the world of construction fire safety and learn how industry leaders are working to keep people and sites secure.
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By CLM Group & RMSIn this episode of the Open Fire Podcast, we sit down with fire safety expert Steve Lakin Managing Director at Fire Safe Global diving into the unique challenges of construction fire safety. With decades of experience, Steve shares insights from his journey as a firefighter in Kent, through leadership roles in Auckland and Heathrow, to his current position as Managing Director.
They discuss the complexities of fire safety on construction sites, from understanding the Joint Code of Practice (JCOP) to navigating regulations from various safety bodies. Steve explains the importance of the National Construction Fire Safety Group, founded to address industry-wide risks and share best practices across top-tier contractors.
Throughout the episode, the team delves into common fire hazards like battery-operated tools, discusses emerging risks with new building materials and hydrogen-powered equipment, and emphasizes the need for collaboration to effectively manage fire safety in construction. Join us for a deep dive into the world of construction fire safety and learn how industry leaders are working to keep people and sites secure.