Fire Extinguishers
Stay Safe Whilst Working From Home
Just How important do you think your smoke dector is? Apart from the occasional irritating squeak if they need a battery change, we tend not to even notice smoke detectors. However, they are a vital part of your fire safety equipment because they are the essential early warning that something is wrong. The little round…
Read MoreTake a look at the Signs
There are so many signs we are being asked to adhere to; ‘Keep 2 Metres’ apart being the major one at the moment. But signs can become so familiar that we forget they are there! Look around your office building, the supermarket, indeed virtually any indoor space and you’ll see signs everywhere. In an emergency…
Read MoreFire safety training via Zoom, Webex and the like…
So, it’s month three of lockdown and the government is starting to ease the constraints. Businesses are working out how they can safely have employees return to work within the published guidelines on social distancing and cleaning regimes. If you haven’t yet done so, the signs are there that the furlough scheme is going to…
Read MoreCan I train furloughed staff?
The simple answer is yes, you can. Government guidance has always allowed you to train furloughed staff. However, the initial guidance suggested you had to pay staff the national minimum wage for any hours they spent training, but this requirement has been lifted now. One condition that remains though, is that the training can’t be…
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…
Read MoreFire In the Bullring…? Fire Safety Training in Birmingham
What would happen if there was a fire in the Bullring shopping centre? Here’s why fire safety training in Birmingham matters, and how you can get an accredited fire safety certificate in less than 2 hours today. What Would Happen If There Was a Fire in the Bullring Shopping Centre? In April 2017, a fire…
Read MoreWould You Know Which Fire Extinguisher To Use In An Emergency?
Most of us would like to think that we could keep our heads in a fire and do the right thing. In most cases the right thing is to get and stay out. However, in the unlikely situation that you need to try to tackle a small fire yourself then you will need to make…
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