17Mar
10Mar
How frequently should fire doors be checked?
There have been indications that the upcoming Fire Safety Bill might include a requirement for fire doors in all blocks of flats to be checked on a quarterly basis. It’s believed the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is collating the opinions of building...
05Mar
A potential for catastrophe: how a student accommodation block failed on fire safety
Hearing about any type of fire safety failing in any building is always worrying. This incident relating to student accommodation in Leeds is particularly shocking – and one which the judge involved in the subsequent prosecution quite rightly pointed out had the...
05Mar
Our Leeds branch went ‘above and beyond’ to help charity supporting unemployed women
Smart Works Leeds became the eighth centre to open in November 2019. They support women from a range of different backgrounds get back into employment by providing one-to-one interview coaching and appropriate clothing for the interview. They started with an empty shell of a building based...
18Feb
What can you do to prevent arson at your premises?
Arson is one of those things you never think will affect your business but unfortunately virtually any premises has the potential to become a target. Just last month, a couple of days before Christmas, a former police station in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire went...
11Feb
Delivering effective care: the role of security and nurse call technology
People involved in the caring professions want to deliver a great standard of service to the people they look after. It’s recognised, however, that for people in sectors such as health care and residential care, there’s a lot demanded of them and resources can end...
27Jan
How many classifications of fire is there?
The short answer? 6. There are just 6 classifications of fire. The slightly longer answer, and one which explains exactly what these classifications are and how to fight against them, looks like this: 1. Class A: Solids Class A fires are those that involve solid materials. This...
15Jan
Are there hidden fire risks in your premises?
Some fire risks are obvious. Some are less so but still visible if you’re aware of what kinds of warning signs to look out for: scorch marks around a socket perhaps or an excessively warm appliance. But what about the ones that are a lot...
19Dec
How can you limit the risk of electrical fires this Christmas?
Electrical fire safety is a big challenge for businesses. The statistics show that in the UK, electrical fires account for around a third of all accidental workplace fires. And given that there’s usually an increase in these types of fires over Christmas, it’s really important...
27Nov