16Nov
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...
13Apr
When was the last time fire safety measures were reviewed in your business?
With businesses in the process of reopening across the UK, a lot of effort will be going into ensuring they’re as covid safe as possible. But there is real concern that might mean they’re not giving fire safety the level of attention it needs. BAFE...
22Feb
Why a fire risk assessment must never be viewed as an end in itself
You might have seen the reports in the news last month about the court case that took place in relation to a hotel fire that occurred in Scotland in December 2017. A fire broke out at Cameron House, situated next to Loch Lomond. Tragically two...
21Jan
Fire safety for HMO’s: the impact of not taking it seriously enough
A number of court cases took place during 2020 involving charges against landlords of houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs). In all instances the landlords had failed to take their HMO fire safety responsibilities seriously enough. In some cases, that had tragic outcomes. One of those instances...
22Dec
Protecting healthcare organisations from the disruption of fire
Hospitals and all other providers within the healthcare sector are used to working in challenging and difficult circumstances. But they have found themselves dealing with a whole new level of pressure this year. Yet the fact remains that fire presents a risk that must never be...
15Dec
Our New Year’s resolutions to improve fire safety and security in your workplace
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions yet? Hands up anyone who’s just started a diet or who’s definitely making 2021 the year they begin a proper exercise regime (yes, a few of us in the office are holding our hands up right now)... It’s easy...
15Nov
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...
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...
03Sep