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 →
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 →
