Considering the amount of time employees spend in the workplace, it is important that their work environment is both comfortable and, essentially, safe. Every employer has both a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that any office, or work space,meets all mandatory health and safety requirements enabling them to work in hazard-free and pleasant conditions. […]

Most people like to enjoy the Christmas season and enter into the spirit of things. For many this includes putting up Christmas decorations and creating a festive atmosphere, whether it is in the home or the workplace. You must always, though, be aware of the potential fire and safety implications of decorating your office or […]

A fire in any building can be a frightening, and potentially life-threatening event. In hotels, that threat takes on even more significance, with the number of people endangered and at risk. Often hotel fires occur at night, with many guests disoriented and confused, making safe evacuation more difficult. Circumstances like this require a well communicated […]

We are all aware of the devastating effect a fire can have on people’s lives and properties, and the need for fire safety precautions and facilities. These requirements become even more important in buildings where there are vulnerable and elderly people residing. All care homes and sheltered housing accommodation providers have a legal responsibility under […]

A large proportion of the population now live in flats, or apartments. If you are a landlord, or building owner, you will no doubt be aware of the regulations regarding Health and Safety within these buildings. The Local Housing Authorities, whose responsibility it is to enforce these regulations, work to guidelines laid out in the […]

Fire safety is of paramount importance in any public building or anywhere with multiple occupants, but especially so in buildings housing sick or vulnerable residents. Fire safety arrangements in Care Homes have to be carefully considered to ensure the safety of the occupants. Installing good quality internal fire doors is essential for care homes. These […]

In the terrible event of a fire breaking out in your home or workplace, we all want to know that the correct precautions and safety measures are in place – and a fire door can often be the last barrier between yourself and the potentially fatal flames and smoke. We probably all think that the […]

It is an alarming fact that more that up to 80% of businesses involved in a major incident either never manage to reopen, or subsequently fail altogether within three years. Aside from the corporate responsibility, to keep all staff and customers safe upon one’s premises, this is a major reason to ensure your retail business […]

The fire safety curtain may be the most visible piece of fire safety equipment in a theatre, but actually, it plays just a small part in meeting fire safety regulations. Fire safety procedures in theatres Theatre owners are responsible for the safety of customers at all times while they are on the premises. As for […]

Fires can take hold quickly in any industrial or commercial building, so it’s important to put measures in place to control or slow their spread. Fitting fire doors throughout any building is the most significant measure to help reduce and control the damage caused by fires. And, company fire safety officers need to be responsible […]