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The longer term effects of fire on a business

If you ever needed confirmation of the damage a fire can do to a company then take a look at recent events at online supermarket Ocado. A massive fire broke out at one of its distribution centres in February and the company has now found...

Keeping people safe from fire at outdoor events

Like us, you’re probably seeing lots of adverts at the moment for festivals and outdoor events that are taking place over the next few weeks and months. It’s a sure sign that summer is here, even if the weather sometimes suggests otherwise. As these events...

Will your workplace be secure this Christmas?

It’s well known that in the lead-up to Christmas, homeowners face an increased risk of burglary. But what about businesses?  It’s certainly a challenging time for retailers due to rising levels of shoplifting in the run up to Christmas. But they aren’t the only ones...

When did you last conduct an evacuation drill?

No matter what kind of premises you work in, emergency evacuation drills are an essential aspect of fire safety. A fire drill is basically a simulated emergency. Obviously, one of its primary aims is to replicate a situation in which a fire is genuinely taking...

Raising awareness about burn prevention

National Burn Awareness Day takes place on Wednesday 17th October this year. Run in partnership by the Children’s Burns Trust (CBT) and the British Burn Association, it aims to encourage people to think about what they can do to prevent people suffering burns. It’s an event...