Spark Ignition: Electrical Fires Onboard Vehicles
Forensic investigations into the causation of vehicle fires may be considered, by some, to be a dark art.
Dr Andrew Moncrieff Gives a Webinar on Arson for The Association of Insurance Surveyors
On 31 January, Dr Andrew Moncrieff spoke (virtually) to 42 members of the AIS about arson, and techniques that Hawkins use to determine whether a fire was set deliberately or not.
BLEVEs – The Hidden Danger of Back Boilers
Back boilers are often located within a chimney breast behind either an open fire or range cooker, and they are typically installed during a house’s initial construction.
Getting Pyrotechnical: This Article Is Not About Fireworks
We are all probably very familiar with fireworks, especially the type commonly used in gardens on Bonfire Night, or those seen when watching professional displays at weddings and other celebrations. These types of fireworks are classified F1 to F4 in “The Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015,” covering all the types of fireworks from hand-held sparklers to the largest display shells used by professionals.
Arson: A Burning Desire
Arson: A Burning Desire: Arsonists cause injury, death, property destruction, burdening insurance companies financially.
Ed Hammersley Joins Hawkins’ Fire Investigation Team
After graduating from the University of York in 2002, Ed worked at analytical laboratories in Yorkshire and London, specialising in the field of analytical chemistry. He then moved to Pfizer in Kent, as an analytical research scientist within the pharmaceutical research and development group.
Hawkins’ Easter Eggsperiments #3: Egg-splosion
An exploding egg-speriment. Don’t try this at home! Our team includes chemists and forensic engineers who are highly trained and skilled in dealing with flammable items and the necessary safety precautions.
Trial By Fire: Investigating Faults in Lithium Ion Batteries
Batteries have become ubiquitous in our everyday life, from the vehicles we drive to the personal devices we carry everywhere.
Clara Lloyd Joins Hawkins’ Fire Investigation Team
Clara joins Hawkins’ Fire Investigation team after working in the chemical and nuclear engineering industries.
Investigating The Causes Of Vehicle Fires
An absolute must when avoiding vehicle fires, is for any driver to check that the vehicle is safe to drive. UK Government regulations state that the duties of a motorist include:
Registering the vehicle with the DVLA
Keeping the vehicle’s tax up to date
Obtaining a current MOT certificate
Maintaining the roadworthy condition of a vehicle
Having a minimum third-party insurance that covers use of the vehicle