http://www.assessco.co.uk Assessco provides expert fire safety training and fire risk assessment training in fire prevention measures, evacuation procedures and practical fire fighting. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:12:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   The HSE web site runs a monthly series debunking common H&S myths this months is an amusing one debunking the banning of the traditional poles in fire stations they say: It was widely reported that a fire station was built without the traditional pole ... http://www.assessco.co.uk/hs-myths-health-and-safety-laws-banned-poles-in-fire-stations/ At the week end there was a rather grim reminder of what can happen if fire safety is not given the priority it deserves. Sunday 6th July was the 20th anniversary of the Piper Alpha Disaster. 167 oil workers perished on the North Sea platform owned by the American Occidental oil ... http://www.assessco.co.uk/20-anniversary-of-piper-alpha-disaster/ http://www.assessco.co.uk/risk-assessment/