A kitchen is a dangerous place. We all know that grease fires can be catastrophic to your premises, as well as extremely deadly. Also, did you know that the most common cause of death from a home fire is cooking gone wrong? When you combine these two facts, it becomes...
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What is The Purpose of a Fire Door?
Why are Fire Doors Important? Fire doors are essential tools for fire protection. They shield the people, property and assets. The purpose of a fire door is to slow down and protect against the spread of fire, smoke and heat throughout the building. In addition, a...
Fire Risk Assessment Steps, How Many Do I Need to Take?
As a responsible person, embarking on a journey to understand commercial fire safety is crucial. In this comprehensive blog, we unravel the complexities of a Fire Risk Assessment. After all, Fire Risk Assessment steps lie at the heart of all fire safety. We...
What is a UK Fire Risk Assessment?
A UK Fire Risk Assessment is a document that is used to evaluate the likelihood of a fire ending in a property. The aim of a risk assessment is to determine which risks pose the greatest risk for a property and which individuals live in that property. Fire Risk...
Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires
Electrical fires are extremely dangerous. They can spread quickly and cause significant damage, injury, and even death. If not handled properly, they can spread quickly and cause extensive damage. Electrical fires must be extinguished with electrical fire...
How do Water Fire Extinguishers Work?
Water fire extinguishers are an effective way of dealing with small fires. As a result, they can be used in your home or business and are inexpensive, but they have limitations. Water fire extinguishers are an ideal way to fight Class A fires. The most common type of...
Arc Flash Hazard: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
What is an Arc Flash Hazard? Arc flash, also known as flashover, is a very dangerous event that can happen in any electrical system. It’s caused by a sudden electric current flow, usually when two different currents meet. This can happen when equipment is damaged or...
Is It Okay To Wedge a Fire Door Open?
Is it ok to wedge open a fire door? The quickest answer to this question is no, you should never permanently wedge open a fire door. However, there are situations where propping a fire door open temporarily is okay to do. Continue reading to find out when you wedge...
Fire Risk Assessment Template for Download
This fire risk assessment template has been provided to assist the 'responsible person'. On the condition that this is strictly for the preparation of a Fire Risk Assessment and not intended for commercial profit or gain. Due to this document being readily available,...
What Type of Safety Sign is used on a Fire Door
Fire exit signs and fire door signs are different. Fire exit signs are used to alert individuals to the location of a fire door or suitable building exit. Generally, fire door signs are placed on the outside of a fire door to indicate or instruct that it must be kept...
OHEAP Fire & Security Applies for NSI Gold
As part of our commitment to constantly evaluating and approving the quality of services we offer OHEAP Fire & Security has applied for NSI Gold certification for Electronic Security Systems. This NSI Gold certification would cover: Intruder Alarms CCTV...
How to Stop Fire Doors Slamming
Fire Doors Are Slamming Shut "Hey Google, how do I stop fire doors slamming?" We have the answer. Fire doors are a critical part of any fire protection system. They help to prevent the spread of fire and other hazards, such as toxic fumes. However, if not properly...