Fire Safety
Fire Safety | Hospitals | A Complete Guide
Hospital fire safety is a critical component of overall workplace safety in healthcare settings. Hospitals are complex environments with a wide variety of potential fire hazards. Every hospital must be well-prepared when preventing and responding to fires. When caring...
The Importance of Fire Alarm Servicing and Maintenance
Having a suitable, working fire alarm system is a legal requirement for all businesses in the UK. This is particularly so if the environment or facility is large and/or stores high-risk substances such as chemicals, and/or houses high-risk activities such as cooking....
Fire Curtains | A Complete Guide
Fire curtains are essential safety devices designed to contain and control fire in buildings. They provide protection and enable safe evacuation during a fire. Fire curtains are primarily used to divide areas. We divide areas to prevent the spread of fire, smoke and...
Using the Hierarchy of Controls in Fire Safety Management
Managing fire safety is vital to protecting people, their homes, and businesses. Managing fire safety can seem overwhelming, especially with so many fire risks to consider. To avoid unnecessary work when looking at fire safety management, a simple solution is to learn...
How can we build sustainability in the fire industry?
Sustainability in the fire industry is vital and the effects of global warming and climate change are two things that cannot be ignored. Sustainability is crucial for lessening the impacts of climate change on our world and lives. Therefore, it is essential to make...
Fire Hydrant | A Complete Guide
What Is A Fire Hydrant?A fire hydrant is an access point for firefighters that provides a water supply in an emergency. It can either be underground or in the form of an above-ground pillar. Hydrants play a key role in active fire fighting, making it essential that...
The Consequences for Breaching the Fire Safety Order
Fire safety is a concern for any property owner or manager. This is especially true in places where the public has access to the property, such as commercial and residential buildings. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) is the primary legislation...
Alarmed Door & Window Contacts | A Complete Guide
Security devices that have a significant impact on safety and security are door and window contacts. This complete guide will explore how door and window contacts work, their benefits and why they are particularly valuable for carers.How Do Magnetic Door And Window...
Dry Risers | Testing & Maintenance | A Complete Guide
Dry risers play an extremely important role in ensuring fire safety in large buildings. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into what dry risers are, how they function and the legal requirements surrounding them. We will also explore the potential consequences...
Fire Safety | Entertainment Venues | A Complete Guide
Fire safety is vital, especially within entertainment venues. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 every person, attending or working such events, must be aware of and provide fire safety. There are many factors that affect fire safety. This guide...
Exploring the World of Automatic Fire Protection Systems
As the world of technology advances, so does our ability to detect and combat fires. Automatic fire suppression systems (AFSS) are at the forefront of this evolution. These systems are able to provide comprehensive protection in various environments. In this blog...
Exploring Commercial Access Control Security Systems
Access control security systems play a key role in safeguarding places of work, assets, personnel and sensitive information. These systems range from simple keypad entry solutions to sophisticated biometric access control systems. Understanding what these systems are...