by pinfa-editor | 2 Mar, 2021
The US EPA has effectively banned five PBT chemicals including the brominated FR DecaBDE. Under TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) section 6(h), the US EPA has effectively banned five Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic (PBT) chemicals, including decabromodiphenyl ether...
by pinfa-editor | 28 Apr, 2020
European Fire Safety Alliance (EurFSA) has published a ten-point “action plan” for fire safety to respond to the challenges of our ageing population (and the objective of living safely at home), the energy transition and the Green Deal. The ten actions proposed are:...
by pinfa-editor | 24 Jun, 2021
Review shows significant numbers of fires in PV on buildings, but inadequate reporting and poor data on fire and smoke risks. Over 300 publications on PV fire safety were reviewed. Two reports from Italy and Germany suggest 1600 fire incidents per 590 000 PV...
by pinfa-editor | 15 Sep, 2020
SAB Bröckskes launches high-flexibility EN 45545 cable to Hazard Level HL 1 – 3 for railway applications. The PIN flame retardant cable is available for both power (300/500V) and data applications (paired) and adapted for both railways for indoor (e.g. door...
by pinfa-editor | 21 Nov, 2022
Fires kill 120 000 people annually worldwide. In this new 400 page book, experts analyse causes, demographics, prevention. Fire death rates are especially high in the very young (1-4 years) and the old (>70) and decrease with national income. Fatalities have...
