The topic of fire safety in hospitals is difficult to discuss. It evokes strong emotions, vivid memories and raises many questions about the ability of health care facilities to meet their obligations under the law with regard to protecting their patients and staff from harm.In...
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...
Have you ever wondered who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace? If so, you're not alone. The blame can be shared between the employer, employees, and fire services.In the business world, it is common to find contract workers. The lack of job security...
Fire safety is one of the most important things to have on hand when running a business. Having the right tools and techniques can keep your building safe if there is a fire. The threat of fire is something that we often forget about in our...
From September 2020 to September 2021, there were 243 fire-related fatalities. It is clear to see from the above statistics that fire-related incidents are completely unpredictable, emphasising the importance of proper fire safety training. With the increasing rate in the growth of industries, the demand for raising...
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...
There are an endless number of things that can happen when a fire threatens your employees and your business, and each of these things can have devastating impacts. Even though fires pose a threat, the risk is sometimes exacerbated by the turmoil and confusion that...
A workplace fire may rapidly turn into a terrible situation for any business. It's business as normal one minute, the in a split second, alarms are sounding, ceiling sprinklers are going off, and staff are panicking. Complete pandemonium.Fear is a normal response to any potentially...
Care facilities such as hospitals and care homes pose a huge potential risk of danger when it comes to fire safety. Mobile equipment, electrical equipment, and, most importantly, sources of oxygen, other compressed gases, and chemicals are found in hospitals. This can create an extremely...