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 →
The Christmas and New Year celebrations have past and it’s time to look forward to 2019. FTS Safety Solutions Ltd are expanding and new office premises are just around the corner. More on this in the next few weeks. Leading … Continue reading →
Local Milton Keynes Business Owner, Andrew Mitchell of FTS Safety Solutions Ltd has been instrumental in developing the new UK wide trade association for PAT Testing, PATTA. To date the Portable Appliance Test (PAT Testing) industry has been unregulated. PATTA … Continue reading →
With the upsurge of sites like Airbnb and Booking.com in recent years, more and more private individuals are looking to let out their homes on an ad hoc basis to holiday makers. It’s a great way to make some extra … Continue reading →
With the rise of websites and services such as Airbnb and Booking.com, we have seen a lot more requests over the last few years for PAT Testing from city stay serviced apartment companies. But what about those temporarily renting out … Continue reading →
Fire Extinguishers should be serviced annually as well as an initial commissioning service when you install a new unit (to remove transport seals and to check the integrity of the unit). The servicing should be carried out by a qualified … Continue reading →
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 →
