Keith Picton - Director

Keith Picton

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Keith has worked with fire safety solutions for recycling facilities and industrial hazards for over ten years. He’s happiest when he learns about a client’s unique fire safety challenges and then finds reliable and effective solutions to mitigate the risks while collaborating with the client, insurer, and other stakeholders.

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The Burning Question – Mobile Plant Machinery

Few waste management sites would be able to operate without mobile plant machinery. Being such an operations-critical asset, it’s important to ensure that suitable systems and procedures are in place for their protection....
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Advanced secures FM APPROVED Diamond

UK-based Fire Alarm Panel manufacturer Advanced has secured the FM APPROVED diamond certification – one of the most prestigious in the world....
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Thermal Fire Detection in the Waste Industry Application

One of the main problems facing fire detection systems in the UK is exposed/external environments is the unpredictable British weather. Almost every detection system (Smoke, Heat and even some Flame Detectors) can suffer from reduced effectiveness in varying weather conditions....

Fire at the Altens East Mixed Recycling Facility – Some Thoughts

After reviewing the footage shared by Suez of the Altens East Mixed Recycling Facility fire, I felt compelled to share my thoughts as a fire safety engineer, working closely within the waste recycling sector. I trust this is helpful for...

Process Line Fire Detection

The greatest problem with process lines is that the material is movement. Without rapid and effective detection, a fire risk can pass under any detection & suppression system installed and be out the other side before the risk is identified...