Fire doors are a vital yet often overlooked element of fire safety in public sector buildings. From schools to hospitals, their ability to contain fire and smoke can save lives--but only if they are properly maintained. This article by the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI) explores the legal, practical, and moral imperatives behind routine fire door maintenance, offering best practices and technological solutions to help public organisations uphold their duty of care

Eight years after Grenfell, thousands of UK buildings remain wrapped in unsafe classing, despite billions in funding and mounting pressure for reform. George Edwardes from the Fire Protection Association investigates why progress has stalled, the human cost for residents, and what must change to prevent future tragedy

Saeed Ahmadi, of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), examines the issue of slips, trips and falls and how organisations can prevent them from happening

Emma Hammett discusses how first aid training has the ability to empower an organisation’s staff with the skills to help in an emergency

Ashley Martin explains why installing and maintaining appropriate flooring is key in preventing falls and trips, especially among the elderly

Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment at work. Edward Crick looks at the current legislation on the issue

Dr Karen McDonnell looks at the lessons of June’s Grenfell Tower fire and the importance of sharing information in health and safety communications