FIRE SAFETY
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN BEHAVIOUR IN FIRE EMERGENCIES WAS THE FOCUS OF THE AUGUST GROUP MEETING OF NISG, HELD AT CITB NI’S NUTTS CORNER TRAINING CENTRE ON AUGUST 17… NISG focuses on fire emergencies
The fascinating and often overlooked subject of human behaviour during fire emergencies was explored at a recent meeting of the Northern Ireland Safety Group (NISG). The session, held at CITB NI’s Nutts Corner Training Centre on August 17, was led by Dr Nigel McConnell, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, C.Psych., FHEA, a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society, lecturer in Human Behaviour in Fire, and programme director for the MSc Fire Safety Engineering programme at Ulster University. As a member of FireSERT, Dr McConnell’s
Booking information for all events, and pricing details for the Annual Conference & Exhibition, are available at www.nisg.org.uk Want to know more? Content: This one-day annual conference and exhibition is the premier health and safety event in the Northern Ireland calendar. Conference topics on the day will include: HSENI Keynote Address; AI & Health and Safety; ISO45001:2027 Updates Explained; Work at Height; MSDs and Developing an Organisational Health and Safety Culture. NISG 2026 Annual Conference and Health & Safety Exhibition: Shaping Safer Workplaces for the Future When: November 5, 8.30am Where: La Mon Hotel & Country Club, 41 Gransha Road, Comber, Belfast BT23 5RF NISG Group October Meeting: Professional memberships - what are the benefits? When: October 19, 2pm Where: CITB NI, Nutts Corner Training Centre,17 Dundrod Road, Crumlin BT29 4SR. Content: This free two-hour meeting will feature David Donnelly and Elaine Osborne discussing membership of IOSH and IIRSM respectively, and answering queries from attendees. NISG Meeting: The Safe Use of Excavators and Lifting in Construction When: October 16, 10am Where: Silverbirch Hotel, 5 Gortin Road, Omagh, BT79 7DH Content: This free two-hour meeting will feature craneage and plant expert Sam Evans, offering attendees advice on the practical realities of using excavators for lifting, including machine stability, rated lifting capacity, lift charts, attachments and lifting accessories, ground conditions, lifting plans, LOLER requirements and the responsibilities of operators and supervisors. Upcoming NISG meetings and events
L-R: Dr Nigel McConnell, Ulster University, with Wendy Moore, NISG Chair.
teaching and research focus on human behaviour in fire situations, evacuation processes, residential fire safety, fire safety education and the psychological impacts of fire incidents. Drawing on both academic research and practical experience, he delivered an insightful and highly-interactive presentation that challenged attendees to think differently about how people react in emergency situations. The event attracted health and safety professionals from a wide range of sectors across Northern Ireland, including the construction sector. Through a series of real- life case studies and scenarios, Dr McConnell illustrated the complex factors that influence decision making and behaviour when fire breaks out, prompting lively
discussion among participants. An extensive question-and-answer session followed, providing attendees with the opportunity to explore challenges and seek advice relating to fire safety issues within their own workplaces. The discussion highlighted the value of sharing experiences and learning from both research and practical application. NISG Group Meetings continue to provide an excellent forum for health and safety practitioners to stay informed on current issues, exchange ideas and build valuable professional networks while exploring solutions to common workplace challenges. For further information, please contact NISG Secretary Nicola McCracken at: E: info@nisg.org.uk
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