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The Top 6 Ways to Keep Your Business Safe from Fire Hazards

The Top 6 Ways to Keep Your Business Safe from Fire Hazards

Defining Fire Hazards A fire hazard refers to any source, situation or condition that increases the likelihood of a fire or combustion occurring. For example, this could refer to anything fire-related that leads to property damage, injuries or loss of life. Examples...

Why Regular Fire Safety Inspections are Crucial for Your Business

Why Regular Fire Safety Inspections are Crucial for Your Business

Fires can have catastrophic consequences for businesses. Fires can cause extensive property damage, significant financial losses, and, most importantly, endanger the safety of employees and customers. Recent data from the UK's Home Office indicates that in 2020 alone,...

Fire Safety and Security 101: Understanding the Importance

Fire Safety and Security 101: Understanding the Importance

Fire safety and security are essential aspects of any building or property. As a business owner, it is essential to ensure that your premises are protected against the risk of fire and other security threats. Fire safety and security measures are necessary to...

What Are A Fire Warden’s Responsibilities?

What Are A Fire Warden’s Responsibilities?

What Is A Fire Warden? A fire warden is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that fire safety measures are in place and adhered to. This is based on a specific location, such as a building, facility, or event. Their primary role is to prevent and manage fire...

Salon Fire Safety Must Haves

Salon Fire Safety Must Haves

Salons are places of beauty, relaxation, and self-care. However, they can also be hazardous if fire safety measures are not in place. The use of flammable materials such as hair sprays, dyes, and other chemicals, combined with heat sources like hair dryers and curling...

Fire Safety In UK Care Homes

Fire Safety In UK Care Homes

Care homes are places where individuals, often elderly or vulnerable, reside to receive care and support. It is essential that we prioritise care home fire safety. Vulnerable residents are at high risk of injury or death in the event of a fire. In this blog, we will...

Lithium-ion Battery Fire, Warnings Over Unsafe Disposal

Lithium-ion Battery Fire, Warnings Over Unsafe Disposal

A lithium-ion or li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery. However, these batteries use reversible reduction of lithium ions to store energy. Lithium-ion batteries are used worldwide. Typically, these batteries are often found in portable consumer electronics...

Guidance for Responsible Persons of Occupied High-Rise Buildings

Guidance for Responsible Persons of Occupied High-Rise Buildings

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released initial guidance on what information those responsible for high-rise residential buildings need to make available. Ron Alalouff highlights the main points about buildings in occupation. Firstly, any information about...