The Safe2Torch campaign will directly affect at least 50% of all the flat roofs installed in the UK.
Kevin
Taylor, Head of Technical Services at NFRC says: “Roof fires caused by
gas torches, no matter how minor, pose a serious threat to life,
property, the image of the industry and possibly even the long-term
future of torch-on as an accepted method of covering a roof. NFRC
believe that by working together, fires of this nature can be prevented,
which is why we have launched our Safe2Torch campaign.”
The Safe2Torch campaign is designed to support specification writers
to comply with the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
The CDM regulations state that, ‘The person who selects products for
use in construction is a designer and must take account of health and
safety issues arising from their use. If a product is purpose-built, the
person who prepares the specification is a designer and so are
manufacturers, if they develop a detailed design.
The guidance includes an illustrated document which is free to
download and includes an updated safe specification checklist. This
checklist will form the basis of an electronic surveying app, which the
NFRC will be launching. Users will be able to upload photos and notes
via a smart phone or tablet, with a webcast setting out the main points
of Safe2Torch for those conducting the surveys as well as tips on how to
use the surveying app.
The Safe2Torch guidance also covers the reduction of fire risks in
general, including drying out decks and hot works permits etc.
For further product information about NFRC’s Safe2Torch
Campaign call our technical team on 03335 771 500 for further
information.
