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Fire Safety Basics for New Businesses - 07 Aug 2009
Starting a new company can often feel more like an uphill struggle with so many different things to deal with and organise. Sometimes business fire safety precautions can just feel like one more thing on a list of a hundred to do and may even slip to the bottom of your priorities. read more
Reducing the Risk of Arson in the Workplace - 05 Jun 2009
If you run a business, whether it's retail, industrial or commercial, it's your duty as the owner to take responsibility for fire safety. One of the major causes of fire in business premises is arson and identifying the risks of arson and finding ways to reduce these risks should be included in your fire risk assessment. read more
How to Ensure Fire Safety for Disabled People - 01 Apr 2009
When a fire breaks out it's vital that everyone in the building has a safe way of escaping, including people with a disability. As part of the Disabled Discrimination Act (DDA) 2004 it's the law to provide a safe refuge area for disabled people in buildings of more than one storey. read more
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher Safely - 18 Mar 2009
Appropriate fire extinguisher training will give your staff the skills needed to tackle a fire safely. If used incorrectly, fire extinguishers can actually make a fire far worse so ensure everyone in your building knows how to use a fire extinguisher safely. read more
Top 4 Places For Fire Suppression Systems - 18 Feb 2009
A short article identifying rooms likley to require a specialists fire suppression system. read more
How to Prepare for a Fire Safety Risk Assessment - 28 Jan 2009
Fires can mean catastrophe for most businesses as they can result in millions of pounds worth of damage to property as well as the repercussions of compensation claims and insurance premiums. The biggest danger of fires though is the potential loss of life of your staff if they don't know how to escape or if they are unable to exit the building safely. The most effective way to ensure everyone knows what to do if a fire breaks out is to do a risk assessment for fire in your premises. read more
How to Identify Fire Hazards in Your Workplace - 22 Dec 2008
Before you can predict where a fire might start in the workplace, you need to first identify what starts and fuels a fire. All fires need three elements to burn - fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition. Workplace fire safety should begin by identifying fire hazards. read more
Top Tips for Fire Safety in Your Workplace - 17 Dec 2008
It is safe to say that the majority of people would not want to meet their end in a fire in the workplace. People spend on average 37 hours a week in their workplace so it is vital that proper business fire safety procedures are in place to keep employees safe. read more
What You Need to Know About Fire Safety in Houses in Multiple Occupation - 01 Dec 2008
A House in Multiple Occupation (or a HMO) refers to a property that is shared by three or more tenants who aren't members of the same family. HMOs can include bed and breakfasts, nursing homes, hotels, student houses and even blocks of flats. Due to the shared nature of these buildings and the greater number of occupants, HMOs have an increased fire risk. read more
