Risk Consulting 4/2020

Safety research is a continuous effort to improve upon existing products, tools, materials, systems and equipment to ensure safe execution of a task. If is actively involved in safety-related research projects across the Nordics.

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the World Economic Forum had highlighted, that climate change was the greatest threat to businesses and industries. Do we understand the climate impacts and opportunities for increased sustainability in the power generation industry.

The popularity of electric vehicles (EV) and the use of lithium-ion batteries is booming. However, the risk of fires in EVs has received attention due to widespread concerns. One such concern is related to the fumes that rise from a burning vehicle.

The likelihood of fire hazards in modular constructions has received new attention after the Moorfield Hotel fire in the summer of 2020. In this article, we will take a deep dive into the risk of fire hazards in especially modular and prefabricated buildings. 

To see the importance of having fire rules and fire prevention work,
we must turn back the time. Large city fires have been a major problem during the past. What should be considered with your passive fire protection? 

In November 2019, the coexistence phase for the harmonised European product standard EN16034 expired. After this date all exterior and industrial fire doors should be CE marked. No national approvals are valid since then.