Did you know… Of all fire alarm call-outs, false alarm call-outs make up one-third of them! In 2013, 403 London premises had false alarms occur ten times or more in that year alone. With false alarm call-outs still being a strain on resources today, the authorities have been considering introducing fines for repeat offenders. The […]
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Escape the Clutches of Fire at your Workplace!
What happens when there’s a fire at your workplace? Would you know what action to take and where to escape to? Read our top tips in preparation for the escape of a fire at your workplace. Fire Detection and Alarm Systems The sooner you know, the sooner you go! If you aren’t alerted, then how […]
Keep your care homes compliant!
Care homes are places of care for vulnerable people, a place of protection and safety. Therefore, this means residents should be safeguarded from the potential risks of fires. Fires can claim lives and elderly people living in care homes are even more susceptible. So make sure your care homes are fire safe and don’t run […]
Do you need staff Fire Extinguisher Training?
If you’re serious about protecting your people and property, then you need to ensure your staff have fire extinguisher training. With over 326 fire-related fatalities in 2016/2017, making sure your employees have staff fire extinguisher training could save their lives! Ensuring the correct type of fire extinguisher is used is crucial to its effectiveness at […]
The Landlord Fire Safety Checklist
Landlord fire safety was not at the top of this landlords list when he was charged a hefty fine for various House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) regulation breaches. David Greene, a landlord for over 30 years was warned and subsequently fined for his failings. Landlord to the ten, self-contained flats in question, he was charged […]
Back to School Security
School security and keeping your educational establishment safe for this academic year. It’s almost that time of year again, the summer holidays have flown by. It’s time to get your school security sorted and prepared for when the pupils are back this September. Last year (March 2018 ending), the Crime Survey for England and Wales […]
CCTV Add-ons and Technical Advantages
CCTV add-ons and technical advantages you didn’t know were available! There’s more to CCTV that meets the lens… Not only is there a variety of CCTV systems available on the market. From Bullet cameras to Dome and C-Mount cameras, the list is plenty. But, what’s really catching people’s eyes when it comes to CCTV cameras […]
Buying List for Security Trends 2018 has been released!
The Security Trends 2018 totals are in, from this year’s Total Security Summit! Security Trends 2018 have been disclosed following the feedback from the 2018 Total Security Summit in March. The facilities management forum has announced the top buying trends for security. Above all, CCTV systems are top of the list! So what exactly is […]
Bye bye BIFM, hello IWFM!
The British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) is changing its name to the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). Being in their 25th year, members of the BIFM board have approved the name change with a unanimous vote. The manifesto announcing the name change from BIFM to the Institue of Workplace and Facilities Management […]
Fancy a Summer Break (in) for your School?
What if there was more than one summer break (in) this year for your school? School’s almost out for the year and the summer break is fast approaching. Students are heading off to enjoy the brilliant weather, teachers are finishing up with their end of year reports and thieves are making their carefully calculated plans […]
