There is no button in a hospital or care home that is more vital to the service user than their call bell. It is imperative that this button is always in good working order, because patients heavily rely upon it, often in moments of their lives when they are at their most vulnerable. They need […]
Read full articleIt’s necessary for all businesses to be aware of fire safety legislation, but before getting involved in any detail, it can be useful to have an understanding of the basics. So, we’ve put together this guide for you to help you do just that. The fire safety statutory provisions that we currently have in place […]
Read full articleCCTV stands for closed-circuit television and was first used in World War 2 when some German scientists created a camera inside a box so that they could safely observe A4 rocket launches. More than 75 years since they were created, CCTV cameras are still mainly used to record footage for the purposes of surveillance and […]
Read full articleAll 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 […]
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