Fires can have catastrophic consequences for businesses. Fires can cause extensive property damage, significant financial losses, and, most importantly, endanger the safety of employees and customers. Recent data from the UK's Home Office indicates that in 2020 alone,...
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Small Business Alarms: Why a Commercial Alarm System is Essential, Types, Benefits, and Pricing
Did you know that small businesses are more likely to be targeted by burglars than larger companies? In fact, according to a study by the Federation of Small Businesses, 1 in 5 small businesses have been victims of crime in the past two years. Subsequently, with such...
The Benefits of Access Control for Your Business Security
Ensuring the security of a business is of utmost importance for any organisation. For this reason, one powerful tool to achieve this is by implementing an access control system. Recent studies indicate that over 70% of businesses have prioritised access control as a...
5 Common Fire Hazards to Watch Out for in the Workplace
Welcome to our blog on "Common Fire Hazards to Watch Out for in the Workplace". Firstly, fire hazards are a serious concern in any workplace. Almost every workplace has access to heat, fuel and oxygen. The main three components of fire. It is no surprise that fire...
Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention 101: Understanding the Importance
Understanding Fire Hazards and Fire Prevention Fire hazards refer to any condition or situation that increases the likelihood of a fire occurring. This is essentially anywhere with fuel and/or heat. Fire prevention involves taking steps to eliminate or reduce these...
Fire Safety and Security 101: Understanding the Importance
Fire safety and security are essential aspects of any building or property. As a business owner, it is essential to ensure that your premises are protected against the risk of fire and other security threats. Fire safety and security measures are necessary to...
What Are A Fire Warden’s Responsibilities?
What Is A Fire Warden? A fire warden is an individual who is responsible for ensuring that fire safety measures are in place and adhered to. This is based on a specific location, such as a building, facility, or event. Their primary role is to prevent and manage fire...
Salon Fire Safety Must Haves
Salons are places of beauty, relaxation, and self-care. However, they can also be hazardous if fire safety measures are not in place. The use of flammable materials such as hair sprays, dyes, and other chemicals, combined with heat sources like hair dryers and curling...
Fire Safety In UK Care Homes
Care homes are places where individuals, often elderly or vulnerable, reside to receive care and support. It is essential that we prioritise care home fire safety. Vulnerable residents are at high risk of injury or death in the event of a fire. In this blog, we will...
Room Integrity Testing (RIT) | A Complete Guide
A room integrity test (RIT) is an essential fire safety evaluation and it is required for any Gas Fire Suppression System. This test measures the integrity of a room designed to contain a fire. The procedure is used to determine if a room will hold effective...
Fire Door Guidance 2022
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....
Lithium-ion Battery Fire, Warnings Over Unsafe Disposal
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...