The past few months have seen FTS stretched to the limits, carrying out all the range of health and safety inspections at various locations and for different clients, visiting offices, village halls and hotels and even a hospital. I really … Continue reading →
Fixed wire inspections or tests are designed to make sure that all the wiring in your business premises conforms to current standards and is fit for purpose. The inspection includes areas such as the hard wiring of the building, lighting, … Continue reading →
Most businesses understand they have a duty of care when it comes to protecting their premises and the people who use it. Putting in the right procedures, however, can often be confusing when it comes to fire safety, particularly the … Continue reading →
Choosing the right fire extinguisher for your business premises can be a little confusing. A lot will depend on what kinds of combustible materials you have on site and the purpose of your operation. A warehouse that handles flammable substances, … Continue reading →
While fire is one of our most valuable tools, it is also one of the most destructive forces on the planet. Last year, the fire service in the UK attended over half a million incidents, including nearly 170,000 fires which … Continue reading →
If you are a regular reader of our blogs, you will have seen plenty of advice regarding safe storage, correct positioning and how often you should service your extinguishers. In this article we look at how to use an extinguisher, … Continue reading →
Construction sites are one of the places that I dread when we get a call to PAT Test the equipment. It’s always the same, we have only a few items and in this case, I was informed that there were … Continue reading →
A commercial fire is going to be near the top of the list of every business owner’s worst nightmare. Our blog and website is full of useful advice about fire safety, fire protection and generally how to avoid the risk … Continue reading →
One of the most important fire safety aspects in any building, whether it’s a block of flats or an office environment, are the fire doors. Proper maintenance and ensuring that these are fit for purpose and repaired or replaced when … Continue reading →
There’s no doubt that in most cases fires can be prevented. Undertaking a fire risk assessment for your office or property and ensuring you have effective policies and procedures in place should reduce the potential of damage and threat to … Continue reading →
