WISH issues new guidance for waste and recycling fires

摘要

The Waste Industry Safety & Health (WISH) Forum has launched new guidance for waste and recycling sites that provides site operators with information and standards to reduce fire risk (see SHP Online for full story). Published on 20 October, the guidance provides advice and standards for the waste and recycling sector on good and acceptable practice, enabling it to reduce the risk of fire on sites. Endorsed by the Chief Fire Officers Association, the guidance follows a number of high-profile fires at waste sites, some of which take many months to fully extinguish.