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21Oct
Should we pay more attention to electrical fire risks?
Electricity and electrical appliances are so commonplace that we barely even think about them. That familiarity however can mean we don’t always appreciate the level of risk they could pose including the electrical fire risks. Electrical fires are one of the main types of fires...
11Oct
How to choose the right perimeter security solution
Preventing people from accessing your premises if they shouldn’t be there is vital. It starts with making sure your perimeter security is as tight as possible. The best way to achieve that however will vary considerably from site to site. The range of perimeter management solutions...
21Sep
How can the waste industry reduce the risk of fires?
Research released this year highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by the waste industry in dealing with, and facing the cost of, fires. The study revealed that lithium-ion batteries are responsible for almost half of the UK’s waste fires with an estimated cost of around £158...
07Sep
Reducing the risk of employee theft
Every business wants to believe it can trust its employees and in the vast majority of cases they can. But unfortunately, there can be a few employees who are tempted to abuse the trust that’s been put in them. According to figures from market and...
19Aug
How can you make your business feel as safe as possible?
With the easing of restrictions, many people have been getting out and about more. While steps towards normality are obviously to be welcomed, there have been some less welcome consequences too such as the increase in potential opportunities for people to be exposed to unpleasant...
10Aug
Fire doors: the quiet heroes of fire protection
Fire Door Safety Week is taking place from the 20th to the 26th September. And while fire doors might not sound like a subject that justifies an entire week being devoted to them, don’t underestimate their importance. Fire doors play a crucial role in fire...
20Jul
Why a ‘fit and forget’ approach to emergency lighting is not advisable
Last year a report came out highlighting the finding that just under half of firms in England didn't have the correct emergency lighting in place. Industrial and commercial lighting manufacturer Hilclare revealed that 44% of companies were breaching their obligations – and it’s likely that...
06Jul
Make sure new hospitality sector staff are trained in fire safety
The hospitality sector has had a tumultuous time throughout the pandemic and even as it started to re-open, it continued to face many challenges with stringent requirements needing to be met to stay Covid safe. The ongoing easing of restrictions hopefully now means that things...
22Jun