As a landlord (in England and Wales) you are legally required to ensure that the electrical installation in the properties you let out are safe when your tenants move in and throughout their tenancy and that any appliance you provide … Continue reading →
This month we have Fire Door Safety Week, from 23rd to the 29th of September there is a massive marketing campaign to increase the awareness of the importance and understanding of the role that fire doors play in the protection … Continue reading →
Electrical fires have a variety of causes; overheating and poorly ventilated appliances, electrical circuit fault, frayed or damaged wiring, wrong fuse fitted, overloaded sockets and extension leads, badly wired plugs and water ingress, to name just a few. These can … Continue reading →
Unlike smoking, it is not against the law to Vape in a workplace. e-Cigarettes or Personal Vaporisers are battery powered devices that produce vapour (hence the term vaping) which is commonly laced with nicotine and is used as a replacement … Continue reading →
Warnings Over Buying Cheap Electrical Products Online: We all like a good deal, just think about the almost legendary DFS Sale! However, there are some areas where it most definitely pays not to buy cheap! Electrical goods! How many of … Continue reading →
Milton Keynes based FTS Safety Solutions Ltd has become the latest distributor for the CheckFire Group for Fire Extinguishers and ancillary fire protection products. CheckFire formed 1975, only supply to the trade. A family company, CheckFire has grown from operating … Continue reading →
As you might expect, there is a wide range of regulations and standards relating to fire safety. One of the most important of these is BS 5839 which relates to fire detection and alarm systems for buildings. Explaining British Standard … Continue reading →
Fire blankets are made of fire-resistant materials. Normally sited in commercial or home kitchens, they are ideal for smothering fires that have arisen from fat or oil or for wrapping around a person whose clothing is on fire. Fire blankets … Continue reading →
Those responsible for commercial premises have a duty of care and legal responsibility to put in place measures that reduce the risk of fire while ensuring the safety of those working there. Fires need three things to take hold. There … Continue reading →
Health and Safety can be a complex and varied area demanding different skill sets and often specialist equipment. Take PAT Testing for instance, to test portable appliances to ensure they remain safe for use requires specialist equipment, which should be … Continue reading →
