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The Difference Between Fire Alarms and Smoke Detectors
The terms fire alarm and smoke detector are often used interchangeably, even though they mean different things. This misuse creates confusion when planning your fire response protocols and potentially places people at risk. We are going to break down each system and...
Your Guide To Smoke Detector False Alarms
In an ideal world, all smoke detectors would function properly all the time. However, the reality is that, at some point or another, you may have to deal with a smoke detector false alarm. In fact, data shows that the Fire and Rescue Service attended 231,510 fire...
Your Guide To ABC Fire Extinguishers
It’s fair to say that a fire extinguisher is a necessity in any office, home or even vehicle. Having said that, it’s important to note that not all fire extinguishers will put out the same types of fires. In some cases, using the wrong type of extinguisher can make a...
What is a Competent Person in Fire Safety?
Whether you are an employer looking to secure your regulatory compliance with health and safety regulations in the UK, or you are in a health and safety manager role, you may have come across the legal term “competent person” and you might be wondering about its...
Your Guide To Fire Safety Risk Assessments
Fire safety risk assessments are a legal requirement for all businesses with premises. The responsible person, who in most cases is the business owner, is required by law to ensure the implementation and maintenance of the safety of all employees, customers, clients...
Fire Extinguisher Testing, Checks & Maintenance – UK Guide
All About Fire Extinguisher Testing and Checks Fire extinguishers are an essential part of any commercial building’s fire safety equipment. To keep your extinguishers operational longer, you need to learn how to take care of them from conducting regular fire...
Conducting an Effective Fire Drill at Work
Whether you are responsible for the workplace fire safety of a commercial office building, a retail space or an educational institution, knowing when and how to conduct a fire drill correctly is an important part of your responsibilities. Just like fire alarm...
Fire Alarm Safety: Comprehensive BS5839 Guide
How much do you know about BS5839? Part 1 of BS5839 (British Standards) is the code of practice for the design, installation, maintenance and commissioning of fire protection alarms and systems for use in non-domestic/commercial premises. If you are a business owner,...
Guide to PAT Testing Labels & How to Complete Them
All electrical devices in the workplace must be PAT tested. Once completing a round of PAT (portable appliance testing) tests, electrical devices will usually pass or fail. To ensure that workers and others are safe from potential harm, PAT testing labels will be...
All You Need to Know About PAT Testing Computers
When PAT testing offices and retail environments, it is highly likely that you will be PAT testing computers and other PC-type devices. As computers and other IT equipment are electrical devices, they must be PAT tested; however, there are crucial rules and safety...