Fire Extinguishers: Types, Uses, and UK Fire Safety Regulations

Fire extinguishers. We’re used to seeing these red tanks everywhere, but what do you know about them? They’re essential safety devices, specifically designed to fight small fires in emergency situations. The correct selection, installation, and maintenance are vital to ensure safety. This guide looks at the different types of fire extinguishers, the regulations governing their use in the United Kingdom, as well as how they fit into the wider safety landscape.

March 2, 2025

Hearing Protection: How to Prevent Hearing Loss at Work

Think about the last time you were working on an offshore platform, surrounded by the constant hum of machinery. Or standing on a busy factory floor with loud equipment all around. We get used to these noisy environments, but they can be harmful to your hearing over time.

February 9, 2025

Ensuring Safety & Efficiency: PRV and Critical Gauge Maintenance

Every industrial operation depends on Pressure Relief Valves (PRVs) and critical gauges to safeguard equipment, personnel, and productivity. When properly maintained, these essential components prevent costly failures and ensure operational continuity.

January 16, 2025

Mastering Offshore Safety: A Complete Guide to Secure Operations

What does it take to ensure offshore safety in some of the most challenging environments on Earth? For workers on oil rigs and renewable energy platforms, navigating these high-risk conditions daily means the stakes couldn’t be higher.

December 17, 2024

Elf & Safety: Is Santa up to Code? Auditing Santa’s Sleigh and North Pole Workshops

Santa’s sleigh. A true marvel of magical engineering. It blends speed, efficiency, and magic to deliver billions of gifts in a single night – and has done this for at least 200 years! Santa probably isn’t subject to the same laws as we mortals (breaking and entering?), but if it were subject to the same rigorous safety rules, would it pass an audit?

December 3, 2024

Flare: Offshore Safety Solutions – Our Journey to Global Leadership

Flare wasn’t born in a boardroom, with a grand plan or an elaborate launch. It was started in 2015, right when the oil and gas industry was hitting a downturn. The world was uncertain, but Flare’s founders were clear on one thing: we wanted to make offshore safety better, simpler, and more reliable.

November 11, 2024

Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) Risks and Safety Protocols: What Every Worker Needs to Know

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a colourless, flammable, and highly toxic gas that’s found naturally in many different places It’s often referred to as "sour gas" due to its strong rotten egg smell. Arising in crude oil and natural gas deposits, H2S also comes from the decomposition of organic matter in various industrial processes. This seemingly innocuous odour can quickly turn deadly, making H2S a significant safety concern across numerous industries.

Build a Resilient Safety Culture with Our Free Toolkit

Is your company’s safety culture as strong as it could be? Find out with our Safety Culture Assessment Toolkit — a free, easy-to-use resource to help you measure, enhance, and build a culture that protects and empowers your team.

October 14, 2024

50 Years of the Health and Safety at Work Act: How HSWA Transformed Offshore Energy Safety

October 2024 marks 50 years since the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA). This landmark piece of legislation fundamentally reshaped safety standards in all work environments, including high-hazard environments, such as offshore oil, gas, and electricity sectors, where lives and infrastructure are at stake every day.

October 7, 2024

Hierarchy of Controls: Managing Safety and Risk

Effective QHSE safety management is vital in any industry. But how do we know where to start? The Hierarchy of Controls is a model that provides a structured approach to mitigating workplace hazards. It helps determine the most effective measures to mitigate risks and protect workers, facilities, and the environment. Understanding how to apply the hierarchy is essential for anyone involved in creating or maintaining safe workplaces, but even seasoned professionals sometimes overlook its practical application.

September 30, 2024

Fire Safety in Renewable Energy: Risk Management

The renewable energy industry is growing fast—especially wind power, which could hit £167 billion by 2028. But with this rapid growth, fire safety is becoming an issue we can't brush aside. It's one of those risks that can bring everything to a screeching halt if we don't take it seriously.

September 16, 2024

Top 5 Offshore Safety Culture Challenges

The offshore oil and gas industry is high-risk and a strong safety culture is essential for a company to thrive. This article explores the top five safety culture challenges and offers actionable strategies to overcome them.

September 2, 2024

Building a Strong Safety Culture: Keys to Success

Many dismiss 'safety culture' as a corporate buzzword, but it's crucial to long-term success So, what exactly is a safety culture, why is it so important, and how can companies build one that truly protects their most valuable asset: their people?

August 19, 2024

Breathing Apparatus for Safe Offshore Operations

Offshore operations can present many dangers, which means that safety is paramount. One crucial aspect of maintaining a safe work environment in these circumstances is the proper use and understanding of breathing apparatus (BA). This equipment is vital when working in hazardous environments, especially those that may contain harmful gases like hydrogen sulphide (H2S).

August 6, 2024

Managing Risk in Oil and Gas

The oil and gas industry is fraught with potential hazards and managing these risks is paramount to ensuring the safety of workers and the environment. Flare, a leading provider in this sector, offers a suite of solutions through our Hazardous Environment Services (HES) division. Harry Smith sat down with OGV Energy to explain more.

July 18, 2024

In the Swing of It: the Power of Golf in Business

Is it time to step away from the desk and onto the green? Discover how golf can enhance your professional life in unexpected ways. Golf isn't just a sport; it can be an exciting tool that can help drive success in business. Teeing off can transform your networking efforts, strengthen your team dynamics, and even boost your overall well-being.

July 8, 2024

Flare leading charge in safety and protection

CUSTOMERS FIRST: Flare is a leading provider of safety solutions in the energy sector offering an expansive range of services.

May 13, 2024

Managing The Mind - Mental Health Awareness Week

Safety isn't just about fire extinguishers and PPE. We care deeply about the mental health of our team, with many initiatives in place to help. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Fire Safety Tech, Darren Stewart offered to write a piece for our website.

April 15, 2024

Stress Awareness Month 2024

Discover effective stress management strategies, personal anecdotes and expert tips for enhancing well-being and productivity amidst life's challenges.

Flare shows resilience with new HES services

Flare, a leading energy services provider, has announced the launch of its new Hazardous Environment Specialist (HES) Services, aimed at catering to all tiers of field development and decommissioning markets across the globe.

March 11, 2024

Flare - Safety First

Enormous efforts are being placed on the acceleration of AI and innovative technologies to increase sustainability, streamline industry practices and improve partner synergies.

International Women's Day 2024

Today, we mark International Women’s Day by placing a spotlight on women & girls around the world and join the open forum by “speaking up” about current gender inclusion matters and the challenges faced by women in our modern world.

Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm: Scotland's Clean Energy

Seagreen, Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, starts generating clean energy, powering 1.6 million homes. Find out how Flare supports this sustainable project.