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 →
Recently FTS Safety Solutions were attending a hotel, to complete the PAT testing and Fire Extinguisher servicing. This is one of our long-standing clients, we provide all the Health and Safety inspections and services for them including: Fire Warden training, … Continue reading →
One of the biggest dangers, when a fire breaks out, is not the heat of the flames but the smoke that is produced. According to Government statistics, in 2016/17, of 261 fatalities in fires during this period 100 were due … Continue reading →
All businesses and organisations need to take their fire procedures seriously and must have policies in place to ensure the safety of staff and visitors. This includes identifying the person responsible for fire safety who will need to carry out … Continue reading →
Looking out of the window, I can see the snow flurries caused by Storm Emma. I must admit I have been very lucky here at the FTS Office as there is only a light sprinkling of snow on the ground, … Continue reading →
All warehouse and distribution centre managers and owners need to make fire safety a priority. They not only have an obligation under Health and Safety law but also have one to their employees who work there and any visitors. Fire … Continue reading →
