You’ve heard that the Fire & Rescue Service is encouraging businesses to reduce the number of extinguishers they have. Is this right?
Published 18.12.2017
A recent survey has identified that hand-held fire extinguishers put out 88% of the fires they’re used on. What’s to know?
Published 20.10.2010
You’ve heard that you need to provide annual fire safety training for all staff, but what should you include? Our fire safety briefing document covers the core essentials.
Published 14.09.2016
When you’re putting together your building’s evacuation strategy you’ll need to appoint one or more staff to take charge. But once you’ve done so, what training is required and how often?
Published 10.10.2018
Your fire equipment supplier has told you that you’re likely to need more extinguishers to comply with the impending fire legislation. Is this actually the case, or are they just trying to sell more
extinguishers?
Published 22.05.2006
If you don’t currently have a fire safety policy, you may be breaking the law, as employers with five or more employees must have written management arrangements. How can our template document help?
Published 19.10.2015
Experts recently decided that fire extinguishers fitted in the hallway of a block of flats should be removed. They concluded that the extinguishers posed more of a risk than a safety feature! What’s
the real story here?
Published 21.04.2008
You’ve been told that to satisfy legal requirements you need dozens of fire extinguishers on a relatively small construction project. Does the law require you to do this, or are you being sold a
line?
Published 26.09.2011
The pandemic has had an impact on fire procedures in larger buildings. For example, the use and staffing of premises has changed, and running a practice fire drill carries a health risk. How should
you respond?
Published 04.03.2021
A fire extinguisher supplier has made recommendations of the types of equipment you should buy and where to position it. However, you’re wondering if it’s all necessary. How can you check?
Published 08.06.2021