In January 2023, new fire safety regulations were introduced in England, along with updates to fire door guidance. The legislation changes require residential buildings to update their fire door products with a focus on regular fire door maintenance and procedures....
A lithium-ion or li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery. However, these batteries use reversible reduction of lithium ions to store energy. Lithium-ion batteries are used worldwide. Typically, these batteries are often found in portable consumer electronics...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released initial guidance on what information those responsible for high-rise residential buildings need to make available. Ron Alalouff highlights the main points about buildings in occupation. Firstly, any information about...
Fire suppression sprinkler systems could become mandatory after new traumatic security camera footage. More specifically, this footage shows the blaze that killed two 30-year-old males in Loch Lomond. Firstly, a fire broke out in a luxury Scottish hotel back in...
The history of the fire bucket is connected with the history of general firefighting and the manufacture and production of metal and plastic products. In the 18th century, fire buckets were often made from leather, however, in modern times we typically use metal and...
Fire blankets are a useful fire-fighting tool in any home or business. Fire blankets are flexible sheets of woven fibreglass used to smother a fire. These blankets can help you put out a fire. This prevents it from spreading and protects you and your property. In this...
Hotels are at high risk of fire due to their use of flammable materials and large volume occupancies. Hotel fire safety is crucial as there are many combustibles within these buildings which could cause devastation to thousands of lives. In the past, hotels have been...
The manufacturing industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the world. Consequently, it’s full of hazardous materials and volatile conditions. This can lead to deadly fires or explosions. Also, if you’re a manager or owner of a manufacturing facility, it’s...
A fire safety PEEP is a personal plan designed for individuals who need assistance when evacuating a building or commercial premises in the event of a fire. For example, someone with limited mobility or vision may struggle when attempting to leave a building....
When it comes to fire safety, we can never be too cautious. A professional, UK-based fire alarm company can be extremely beneficial in ensuring your long-term safety. We can offer products that will ensure your property and the people inside have a better form of...
The Regulatory Reform Order 2005 (RRO) replaced much of the Fire Precautions Act 1971. A bill that was used to increase the level of protection provided by law against fire risks. In addition, the RRO 2005 combined the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997,...
Launched in 2013, Fire Door Safety Week is a UK-wide campaign which aims to raise awareness of fire doors. We want to highlight the importance of a fire door and the role they play in keeping people safe. This mass market awareness campaign is run annually, usually in...
