This is a safety alert issued by the HSE informing designers, manufacturers and suppliers of stone or artificial stone fireplace surrounds of the need to provide adequate fixings and fixing options as well as detailed instructions on their safe assembly.
The HSE have recently issued a safety alert to notify designers, manufacturers and suppliers of stone or artificial stone fireplace surrounds of the need to provide adequate fixings and fixing options as well as detailed instructions on their safe assembly and to alert installers of the need to ensure they are safely installed so as to prevent subsequent failure and potential fatal injuries.
Further information can be found here – www.hse.gov.uk/safetybulletins/fireplace-surrounds.htm