Now the summer is all but over and September has arrived, there’s the usual sense of renewal in the air alongside the dark nights and hints of festive cheer on the horizon. The autumnal months mark the start of the…
I have been involved in promoting fire safety since my days as an apprentice alarm installer many years ago and since then, I've seen the knowledge and respect for fire safety increase significantly amongst my clients. The Fire Safety Order (2005)…
If your fire risk assessment paperwork has been gathering dust in a drawer for the past year, maybe even longer, Spring is the perfect time to review and renew it. We Spring clean our homes and work desks, so why…
Clients often tell us that having a fire risk assessment in place and keeping it up to date can often feel stressful and time consuming in addition to their core business But all companies who employ more than five people…
For many businesses, the thought of carrying out a fire risk assessment can be a daunting task. Many business owners tell us they worry about the time it will take, the disruption it may cause and particularly what any work…
When I first started carrying out fire risk assessments early in my career, I would diligently write up the report and forward it to the customer as soon as I’d carried out my review – job done! But when carrying out annual reviews with…
Fire wardens play an essential role in any business because they help ensure you are prepared for an emergency.
When developing a fire safety evacuation plan for your business, you need to take into account how everyone can get out of the building safely and quickly – especially those who are elderly, have a physical or learning disability, sight…
We visited a client recently who’s fire alarm system was definitely, shall we say, on it’s last legs. The client had duly contacted her current fire alarm service provider and had been told that they needed to replace the whole system including the…
There have been a number of fatalities in England in recent years where phone chargers have been the suspected cause of the fire. Avon Fire and Rescue Service have reported 19 fires in the Bath and Bristol area alone caused by mobile…