10 October 2008Self-ignition – an often overlooked fire hazardLessons from Losses 7/2008.
Danish fire brigades reported self-ignition as the cause of ignition in 6% of industrial fires in 2006. Clearly, self-ignition is a serious fire hazard in industry for which effective control measures should be in force. Fortunately it is not difficult to control this well-known hazard.
10 September 2008Is it possible in practice for an ULCV to declare general average?Marine Newsletter 2/2008. It should be a great advantage for very large container vessels if they could refrain from declaring general average and, instead, submit a claim to an insurer. The ship owner can thus avoid long lay-up periods in port and expenses related to hiring an average adjuster.
3 September 2008Damage to thin plastered wooden frame wallsLessons from Losses 6/2008.
Problems with moisture in thin plastered façade walls have been observed in relatively recently built houses.
18 June 2008Construction Site SafetyLessons from Losses 5/2008.
A threatening fire broke out at the construction site of the travel centre in Riihimäki on Monday afternoon 5th May, completely destroying the top floor of the building. The fire developed into a major blaze which spread noxious smoke over a large area. Furthermore, several gas bottles at the site exploded during the fire. Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control, preventing it from spreading from the lower part of the building to the adjacent five-storey building. The fire will delay the opening of the new travel centre by several months.
27 May 2008The Contractor's Liability for Loss Caused to the Orderer by the Orderer's EmployeeLessons from Losses 4/2008.
When a contractor works on the orderer's premises, the risk of loss increases compared to normal operations. Often, accidents occur in the ‘no man’s land’ areas between various parties' cooperation, if liabilities are not clearly defined and the relevant information does not reach everyone. The parties' views on each other's liabilities are then formed only if an accident occurs, and may differ widely. Preparing oneself in advance is more efficient.
