PAT Testing for Care Homes is the responsibility of the “duty holder”. As well as regular PAT Testing a schedule of visual inspections should be implemented; plugs, cables, sockets and appliance casings should be checked regularly for signs of wear … Continue reading
Many students are coming to the end of their first year at university and are beginning to sort out accommodation for the next academic year. Generally, students spend the first year of university in student halls, but for the second … Continue reading
It’s that time of year, the academic year is starting to wind down and many new students are beginning to prepare for their first year at University. Once the excitement of getting a place starts to wear off a little, … Continue reading
FTS Safety Solutions often receive requests to provide a Fire Risk assessment, after the initial request we are then asked, “What does a Risk Assessment entail and how long does it take?” Well quite simply it is the process that … Continue reading
Electricity, especially in the workplace can be very dangerous. According to the Health and Safety Executive, around 1000 workplace accidents involving burns or electric shocks are reported every year. Approximately 30 of these are fatal, usually involving direct contact with … Continue reading
FTS Safety Solutions are regularly asked to provide Fire Risk Assessments for companies, recently we were asked to provide a quotation for a potential client. This is the second time we have been contacted by the same client who had … Continue reading
It’s rapidly approaching that time of year when we will once again be out enjoying our gardens, weather permitting. It is also the time of year when hundreds of thousands of Brits end up in Accident and Emergency because of … Continue reading
FTS Safety Solutions have provided PAT Testing services to a range of clients since 2006. Portable Appliance Testing is a highly competitive market but be wary of sourcing cheap PAT Testing, like all other industries there are some that are … Continue reading
You may have heard the term ‘PAT Testing’ and wondered what it actually means. It is not only mentioned in terms of running an office based business but in fact can apply to anywhere that electrical items are in use … Continue reading
The Fire Service are called out to over 20,000 kitchen fires every year. These fires cause untold damage, put lives at risk and they can get out of control in just a few seconds! The question is, should you have … Continue reading
