Fire marshals work closely with building managers and owners to ensure that buildings meet the necessary safety standards. This is made possible through their rigorous fire marshal training that equips them with the necessary expertise to identify and mitigate potential fire hazards. Fire marshals also work in conjunction...
As winter approaches, it is important to be aware of workplace winter fire safety. Cold weather can bring an increased risk of fire due to various activities, such as using space heaters, using candles for holiday decorations, and using flammable liquids for de-icing surfaces. To...
Property owners in the UK are legally obligated to install fire doors in all premises except private homes to prevent the spreading of fire and ensure that people can exit safely. Fire doors that are not properly installed can become ineffective within five minutes, endangering...
An evacuation chair is a device used to safely move a person from a building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. They are often used in commercial and public buildings where there are large numbers of people and a need to...
Paint booths are necessary to have when you work with volatile chemicals such as paint and solvent. Fires can easily start from a clogged fan or combustible materials. Typically, the fire has an oxygen-rich environment, so this just makes the fire more intense and dangerous. With...
5 stages of a fire safety risk assessment. A fire safety risk assessment is an important step in the process of creating a fire safety plan for your company or organisation. It is important to remember that a fire safety risk assessment is a risk assessment —...
The government has introduced a number of fire safety legislations and regulations aimed at preventing fire-related incidents. As part of these measures, fire safety inspections have been implemented to assess the structural integrity of buildings in compliance with fire safety regulations. It is mandated by...
If you have to evacuate your school or college in an emergency, it is vital that you have evacuation chairs. An evacuation chair is a practical way to move disabled or injured people in a rushed situation. These chairs can be easily stored and deployed...
Conducting a fire drill in the workplace is a great way of preparing staff for an emergency. Everyone in the building should be familiar with fire evacuation procedures, fire alarms, extinguishers and fire exits. For your company to be able to maintain compliance with workplace safety...
Fire risk assessments are the primary tool used by most organisations to reduce the number and severity of fire-related incidents. A fire risk assessment is something that you should have done for every building in which you work. Sadly, however, not everyone does so there are...