This fire safety briefing note provides guidance on the risks and controls associated with Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) and specifically the use of Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs). These schemes will impose legal responsibilities on UK manufacturers, retailers, hospitality providers, and wholesalers to recycle returned drinks containers. This document has been developed in response to Deposit Return Schemes being introduced for retailers in the UK, although the principles have applications in other territories.

This RISCAuthority Building and Design Management Guide has been produced at the request of insurers to provide designers with information on generic building products with regard to their main application, the main function of each product group, general advice on what evidence of performance shall be sought by the building designer, and generic data on a broad range of building product types. It provides updated guidance following the LPC Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings having been superseded and archived.

Tabletop exercises are a vital component of business continuity management (BCM). They enable organisations to prepare for potential disruptions by simulating real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. This RISCAuthority guide provides a step-by-step approach to conducting effective tabletop exercises, from planning to execution.

Business continuity management (BCM) planning describes how a business will continue to operate during an unplanned process or service disruption. This RISCAuthority guide details the essential elements of a robust BCM plan, such as framework documentation, culture and leadership, crisis management, and integration with business processes.

With the majority of losses involving transformers and switchgear being related to deficient maintenance practices, operating conditions/environment, or operator error, most can be prevented with good design, good operator practice, and regular inspection, testing and preventive maintenance. This RISCAuthority Risk Control guide is focused on risk assessment and loss control to provide guidance on suitable fire-safe arrangements, and to promote appropriate maintenance and inspection procedures.

The Joint Code of Practice for Fire Prevention on Construction Sites was first published in 1992 with the objective of preventing fires on construction sites. Now in its 10th edition, the code has been revised to ensure it continues to address not only long-standing risks such as hot work, but also reflects changes in standards, practice and the more prevalent use of modern materials and construction methods.

Wind generation is now an essential part of the UK’s electrical energy supplies, with new installations being continuously added. This need to know guide focuses primarily on hazards and asset protection for individual wind turbines as opposed to large wind farm sites, although much applies to the larger on and offshore installations.

Wind generation is now an essential part of the UK’s electrical energy supply, with new installations being continuously added. In Q4 2020, 37% of the UK’s electricity was produced by renewables, the majority of which was wind-generated using circa 11,000 wind turbines. This RISCAuthority Risk Control guide provides a framework for understanding the basic technology, risk assessment, and risk control of wind turbines, covering equipment integrity, fire safety, and weather-related risks.

The ECHO digital alarm signalling system being introduced nationally is said to represent the biggest shake-up in the alarms industry for 30 years. The system provides a measurable improvement in police response time to confirmed intruder and hold-up alarm activations, as well as potential benefits for other blue light services including the fire brigade. This RISCAuthority Security Bulletin provides information on ECHO’s cross-industry development, operational advantages, rollout progress, and future applications.

A business continuity plan describes how a business will continue to operate during an unplanned process or service disruption. It should contain contingencies for every aspect of the business that might be affected, including manufacturing and business processes, assets, clients, business administration, business partners and other key stakeholders.

This supporting guide to the FPA’s Business Continuity Plan Template is intended to help businesses develop a framework to enable timely responses to disruptive incidents and the ability to continue maintaining services to customers despite the disruption. The main focus of this guidance is to help develop a response to enable the recovery of business after a disruptive incident.