Waste and recycling: a proactive approach to fire safety Fire Shield Systems / News Waste and recycling sites are seeing more fire risks – amplified by the increasing prevalence of batteries in waste streams and as power sources for operating vehicles and machinery....
What is a fire suppression system – and which system do you need? Fire Shield Systems / News Fire suppression systems work to detect and control or extinguish a fire in order to minimise the damage it causes. They are essential in ensuring high-risk environments are...
Battery waste: the rising fire risk Fire Shield Systems / News Currently, batteries are the biggest fire risk for recycling and waste sites across the globe. From mobile phones, electric vehicles and machinery to children’s toys and WEEE (waste electrical and...
Stopping the spread of rubber and plastic fires Fire Shield Systems / News As rubber and plastic waste increases, the UK is actively seeking alternative uses for and ways to repurpose these materials. This has resulted in a rise in rubber and plastic recycling, which...
Energy storage – protecting against fire risk Fire Shield Systems / News Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) have increased in use over recent years, as a result of the global shift towards renewable energy sources. Renewable energy, such as solar or wind power,...
Forestry – what are the risks and how can you reduce them? Fire Shield Systems / News Highly combustible materials, such as wood, sawdust and dry vegetation are commonplace in the forestry industry. However, these materials create a wide range of fire risks, so it’s...
