Fire Safety Order: Your responsibility Making sure the working business premises are up to standard for the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the legal obligation for anyone who has control over the building, or a degree of control over certain areas or systems. A fire-risk assessment must be carried out by a competent […]
Choosing A Fire Assembly Point In the event of a fire making sure everyone is out of the premises safe and allow an appropriate space to headcount is one of the main reasons why fire assembly points are so important. It also allows people to calm down from the stressful procedure and for anyone […]
Tips for landlords and property management companies in relation to fire safety in flats Never alter the front door to a flat, they are designed and engineered in line with fire regulations; even altering the letterbox or door handle can affect the fire safety in the flat and in the communal areas. […]
Fire Safety for the Summer Holidays Now the children are off school it is a perfect time to learn about fire safety. It can be a stressful time where the days drag and families are trying to find fun activities to keep the children entertained. Go around a room at a time and encourage the […]
Having a fire in the workplace is something every business should be prepared for. In 2017 there were 15,815 workplace fires, with the most common sectors affected being retail, industrial and bars, clubs and pubs. Faulty Electronics Around ¼ of workplace fires are caused by faulty electrical equipment. Buying cheap products that have poor […]
Office Summer Fire Safety The hot weather is not commonly thought of as a potential risk for office fires, however in reality if a sudden heat wave hits the health and safety practices can be the last thing we think about. It is important to stay aware and alert of potential hazards and keep up […]
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance: Keeping It Safe In between your fire risk assessments with us it is vitally important to still maintain your fire extinguisher and keep it up to standard to safeguard you and your premises. A poorly maintained extinguisher can be equally if not more dangerous than being without one completely. Water, foam, Carbon […]