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23Jul
How can we minimise the risk of a fire outdoors?
Over just one weekend this month, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service attended 17 fires in the open. The majority had broken out in crop or grassland areas. Given the spell of very dry weather we’ve had recently, these fires are taking hold...
28Jun
What could be the costs to your business following a fire?
A few weeks ago The Woods restaurant and bar in Chapel Allerton, Leeds suffered a fire that resulted in over 40% of it being damaged. It’s been forced to close while repairs take place. Thankfully no one was injured. But the incident is one among...
16May
Four things to consider when finding an external fire risk assessor
If you are an employer, or if you own or manage any kind of non-domestic premises, it’s very likely you’re legally obliged to conduct fire risk assessments as required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Where do you start when assessing your need for...
09May
How can you reduce the risk of fire from faulty electrical appliances?
According to data compiled by Cleveland Fire Brigade recently, faulty home appliances caused 167 fires on Teesside in the 12 months to March 2017. If you then take a look across the UK as a whole it’s being estimated that faulty electrical appliances are causing...
20Apr
The impact of fire on local communities
When a fire breaks out, the number one priority is obviously to prevent fatalities and injuries. If that’s achieved then clearly the consequences of the fire are far less devastating. But that doesn’t mean you should underestimate its impact. Even small scale fires can hit...
02Apr
How can you fight back against the retail criminals?
The latest figures on UK retail crime have just come out from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and they make pretty grim reading. With a direct cost to the industry of £613m for 2014-15, retail crime costs are at their highest levels since records...
21Mar
How well protected is your business from an arson attack?
An arson attack took place in Daventry in the middle of March, resulting in a massive warehouse fire. There was short term disruption with road closures on the industrial estate where the warehouse was based, and nearby businesses and residents having to...
28Dec
Why your fire alarm wiring must be fit for purpose
While the quality of the wiring at home or in work isn’t something people tend to think about that much, the safety of it is vital. Wiring standards are of particular relevance to us, both from a fire risk perspective and also...
18Dec