15Jun
11Jun
The pros and cons of wireless fire alarm systems
Keeping your business safe and protected at all times is essential to future-proofing your success. Fires can start in a multitude of ways, so it is important to counteract them by installing as many fire prevention methods as possible. This could include
25Apr
E-Scooters, E-Bikes & The Fire Risk That Lithium Batteries Can Pose
Electric scooters and bikes have been making an appearance across the globe, with many believing it is the future of transportation. As a greener and more environmentally friendly option using lithium batteries when compared with motorbikes and cars, many people feel they may be a...
11Apr
The importance of fire alarm monitoring
At the start of April, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) announced that they were changing how they respond to automatic fire alarms in non-sleeping risk premises during the daytime. LFRS said that this decision was made due to the number of...
08Mar
Are you doing everything possible to keep your care home safe from fire?
In February this year an inquest opened into the circumstances that led to the deaths of two residents in a fire that broke out at a care home in April 2017. Some of the findings coming out of this tragic case could offer...
24Feb
How to prevent anti-social behaviour at your premises
The term “anti-social behaviour” covers a pretty broad range of activities: from nuisance behaviours like regularly playing music loudly, to criminal behaviours such as threatening violence. And for businesses and organisations, anti-social behaviour can cause problems in all kinds of ways. Take Ikea for example. It’s...
14Feb
How safe is your GP surgery?
In September last year four members of staff were attacked in a GP surgery in Openshaw, Manchester. Two of them were left needing hospital treatment for head injuries: a GP who ended up with a fractured skull and another member of staff...
09Feb
Managing the fire safety risk from tenants using portable heaters
Portable heaters present a considerable fire safety risk. That’s why a recent campaign has been launched by Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to raise awareness and encourage the safe use of heaters around the home. And this is an issue that’s...
02Feb
How can you improve security at your hospitality premises?
When it comes to the amount of covid restrictions in place it looks like we’re going to have a better year this year. Hopefully that’s good news for the UK hospitality industry who will no doubt welcome the prospect of strong demand. As hotels and...
23Jan