Fire Evacuation Dos and Don’ts – What to do if a fire alarm goes off?
In the event of an emergency, it can be difficult to keep our wits about us enough to remember what to do and how to do it correctly. Imagine a fire alarm sounding off in your building and the smell of burning wafting along the corridor to your office. At the first hint of danger,…
Read MoreFire Safety Training: How likely is a fire?
Fire safety training is an essential element of staff training for all business across the United Kingdom. Not only can fire safety training help you to understand the various risks associated with a workplace fire, but it will also teach you exactly how to respond to a fire and the correct processes you should be…
Read MoreFire Safety and Office Christmas Decorations
At this time of year, we all want to liven up our workspace with a little festive cheer. From hanging paper chain garlands to buying a singing, dancing snowman to sit on your desk, there are lots of ways to introduce some holiday magic into your office. But before you start decorating, be sure you’re…
Read MoreFire Safety Training in Care Homes
We take a look at the importance of fire safety training in care homes.
Read MoreFire Safety in the Workplace
If you’re not too sure whether or not a business needs to train employees in fire safety training, we’re here to help.
Read MoreThe Most Common Causes of Workplace Fires – 5 Danger Areas to Think About
Did you know that a workplace fire can move so quickly, it will be difficult to control in less than 30 seconds? Think about that big clock ticking down on the TV show Countdown. By the time it hits the bottom, and nobody wins the conundrum round, a small fire in your workplace could have…
Read MoreFire Safety in Hotels
If you run or manage a hotel you have a responsibility to ensure your fire safety is up to date. This is more than a responsibility to the safety of your guests, it is a legal requirement. The law is very clear, and the penalties range from a fine through to actual imprisonment. Basically, this…
Read MoreCan I be prosecuted for not having fire safety training?
It’s your legal responsibility as an employer to ensure that all of your staff have received fire safety training and refresh their knowledge regularly. However, what are the consequences you might face if you fail to train your staff correctly, and can you really be prosecuted for not having fire safety training? The importance of…
Read MoreFire Safety in Schools: What You Need to Know
As with any safety procedure, fire safety has some fixed guidelines and statutory requirements that everyone must follow. Despite what it may seem like on a cold November morning, when you are standing at the outside assembly point for a whole school fire drill, these rules and guidelines are there for a reason. They reinforce…
Read MoreFree Fire Risk Assessment
Fire risk assessments are an essential feature of fire safety in the workplace, but is it possible to save time and effort on completing a personalised fire risk assessment by downloading one from the internet instead? Fire Safety in the Workplace In all business or non-domestic premises across the United Kingdom, fire safety is of…
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