All companies have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their staff and premises – and that’s why business alarm systems are not only important, but essential. They can also save you an awful lot of money in the event of an intrusion! The type and use of an alarm varies, but what remains […]
Read full articleA lot of businesses are not testing their fire alarms as frequently or thoroughly as they should be. This is usually not a deliberate attempt to be negligent or cut corners, but because most people mistakenly believe that fires in the workplace are quite a rare occurrence. When in fact the Fire and Rescue services […]
Read full articleAll business owners are required to protect their commercial properties and their staff when it comes to fire safety. But getting it right can be a really confusing process. There are so many protocols and procedures to follow – especially around the installation and continued maintenance of your fire alarm system. The code of practice […]
Read full articleIt’s the most wonderful time of the year! And the last thing anybody wants ruining their festive period is a house fire. A serious fire in the home is devastating at any time of year, but Christmas is magical for many and the memory of a traumatic event at this time can really leave its […]
Read full articleWith so many businesses having returned to work since the lockdown restrictions eased, safety is at the forefront of all employers’ minds. Because social distancing measures need to be adhered to, other health and safety measures need to be adapted in order to ensure that every person stays safe in the event of an emergency. […]
Read full articleThere are regulations surrounding the use and maintenance of Fire Safety equipment for non-domestic premises in England and Wales. These are detailed in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which offers guidance for fire and rescue authorities and other bodies, about their duty to enforce fire safety in non-domestic premises. Fire Safety Equipment […]
Read full articleAny appliance that burns fuel produces carbon monoxide, which means that carbon monoxide is produced in nearly every household across the country. Unfortunately, it’s tasteless, colourless, odourless, and impossible for us as humans to detect. Therefore, we rely on detectors to alert us if there are dangerous levels of carbon monoxide inside our homes or […]
Read full articleWhen we think about fire, catastrophic scenes can spring to mind. But when you consider that it was man’s first form of heating and cooking, we realise that it has played an integral part in developing the human species. It is only when fire is not managed carefully that it becomes hazardous. Flames and smoke […]
Read full articleFire isn’t necessarily the most common of accidents within the workplace, but if it happens, it can be deadly. The devastation caused by flames ripping through your building can destroy years of work in only minutes. The consequences of fires can be expensive for your company – the interruption to business with your premises potentially […]
Read full articleHere at Swift Fire & Safety, we have always relied on our reputation for quality service, resulting in a growing number of enquiries within the security related sector, and more notably intruder alarm systems. Whilst this has presented an opportunity for us to accelerate our expansion, some of our team members didn’t possess the recognised […]
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