7 Important Checks – Fire Safety in Care Homes

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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 building without assistance. At night in an emergency, this can be particularly difficult because often there are less carers working…

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Three must-haves for Fire Safety in Retail Stores

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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 and your staff busy. However, it is ultimately the owner’s job to make sure that the correct fire safety equipment…

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What Extinguisher Should I Use?

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Fire Extinguishers are a basic requirement in all business and residential buildings. They are used to control or extinguish small fires. It is important that extinguishers are correctly positioned and that they are easy to access in the event of an emergency. However, in the panic of a fire breakout, it can become difficult to know…

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