Europe Blog

11 Dec 2023

Paolo Bigatti, Fire Protection Engineer, delves into the challenges associated with integrating fire protection systems within semiconductor facilities, particularly within the controlled environments of manufacturing cleanrooms.

8 Dec 2023

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) use an arrangement of batteries and other electrical equipment to store electrical energy.

30 Nov 2023

The quest for sustainable, clean energy sources is a global imperative. In this endeavor, nuclear power remains a powerful and reliable contributor. Probabilistic Safety Assessments ensure the safe operation of nuclear power plants.

14 Nov 2023

Batteries are used in energy storage systems as well as vehicles in warehouses and transit centers and on cargo ships. The risks and hazards vary.

13 Nov 2023

When undertaking a scene risk assessment, investigators bear in mind three key elements: hazards, risks, and control measures.

19 Oct 2023

When working on refurbishment projects, fire safety experts need solid knowledge of both practice and theory to apply solutions.

10 Oct 2023

Many fires reported on shipping vessels have been attributed to misdeclared dangerous goods, such as chemicals, batteries and charcoal. Jensen Hughes has recently investigated a number of fires at sea involving charcoal cargoes.

9 Oct 2023

The holistic approach to structural fire design helps to address the important fire safety challenges related to new building products and designs.

29 Sep 2023

A well-designed sprinkler system in a car park and other building areas can control fire spread and provide sufficient time for evacuation, potentially saving lives.

31 Jul 2023

Jensen Hughes investigates many back boiler fires. Though less common now, they still happen, causing injuries or death to occupants of properties

4 May 2023

Getting into the forensic world can be challenging. Even after getting a degree, it can still be a struggle to obtain a job in your desired field. Having such a niche job, people often ask me how I got to where I am today.

3 Apr 2023

The discussion about the hazards and risks arising from fires involving lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles continues to hit the global headlines with much debate on the topic.