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Fire Safety Risks in Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaways

On 09/09/2019 / Blog, Fire Alarms, Services

9th September 2019 – Fire Safety Risks in Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaways Running a successful food business and juggling the everyday demands it brings isn’t easy, but fire safety should still be top priority. As any experienced restaurateur knows, fires in commercial kitchens are a common occurrence

How to S.T.O.P fire from happening in your home

On 30/08/2019 / Blog, Fire Alarms, Services

30th August 2019 – How to S.T.O.P fire from happening in your home Fire safety in homes is an important but often forgotten about issue. Every year, more than 37,000 household fires break out in the UK and more than 250 people lose their lives to these fires.

Are all of your staff fire safety trained?

On 23/08/2019 / Blog, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Staff Training, Services

23rd August 2019 – Are all of your staff fire safety trained? In an emergency situation, the actions of any one person are likely to impact others around them. That’s why it’s important for all of your employees to have up to date knowledge on how to act

PAT Testing Advice for Hertfordshire Landlords

On 15/08/2019 / Blog, PAT Testing, Services

15th August 2019 – PAT Testing Advice for Hertfordshire Landlords As a landlord, it is your moral responsibility to ensure that portable appliances do not cause damage to the property or endanger your tenants. PAT testing is just one of a number of legalities and responsibilities that

Tower Blocks Fire Safety – Preventing Fire & Protecting Residents

On 06/08/2019 / Blog, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Signage, PAT Testing, Services, Weekly Fire Alarm Testing

6th August 2019 – Tower Blocks Fire Safety – Preventing Fire & Protecting Residents Fire safety in tower blocks is extremely important as the effects of a fire engulfing multiple floors can be devastating. When the conditions are right and poor quality building materials have been used,

Does your business have the correct fire safety signs?

On 30/07/2019 / Blog, Emergency Lighting, Fire Signage, Services

30th July 2019 – Does your business have the correct fire safety signs? All business premises need at least 2 or 3 fire safety signs but knowing exactly what fire exit signs your business needs on your property and why this is required can often be confusing. With

7 Important Checks – Fire Safety in Care Homes

On 23/07/2019 / Blog, Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Staff Training, Fire Signage, Services

23rd July 2019 – 7 Important Checks – Fire Safety in Care Homes Fire safety is crucial in care homes where vulnerable occupants live. The emergency evacuation procedure of a care home needs to be carefully planned for occupants who are less mobile and unable to evacuate the

8 Step Emergency Lighting Checklist

On 02/07/2019 / Blog, Emergency Lighting

2nd July 2019 – 8 Step Emergency Lighting Checklist Emergency lighting is one of the most overlooked building safety components although it is one of the most crucial. When a fire occurs, these lights illuminate safe exit routes. Without emergency lighting, even in a familiar building, finding your

What You Need to Know About Residential and Commercial Fire Alarm Systems

On 25/06/2019 / Blog, Fire Alarms, Weekly Fire Alarm Testing

25th June 2019 – What You Need to Know About Residential and Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Each year, the Fire and Rescue Service are called out to over 600,00 fires which cause over 800 deaths and over 17,00 injuries. Installing and maintaining smoke detectors in your property

Three must-haves for Fire Safety in Retail Stores

On 11/06/2019 / Blog, Emergency Lighting, Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, PAT Testing

11th June 2019 – Three must-haves for Fire Safety in Retail Stores In the UK between April 2012 – March 2013, there were 22,500 fires recorded on commercial properties. If you are an owner of a retail outlet, your daily jobs list is likely to keep you