Construction Fire Risks

Fire Safety Training: Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Fire safety training is taken for granted by most employees and is considered to be a waste of time. What they need to know is that well trained staff can prevent fires from starting by having their premises neat, organised and well maintained. In this instance, even if a fire does break out it can [...]

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How Fire Safety Can Save Your Property When You’re Not There

There are an alarming number of people who do not protect their home from fire and if they step out of the house for a few minutes, a disaster could strike and their property could be in ruins by the time they return. With the right fire safety tips, you could save a fortune by [...]

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Fire Risk Assessment Procedure

A fire risk assessment will help you spot the hazards in your establishment. Are you au fait with the new fire law? DCLG (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister), has re-examined the fire safety law regarding risk assessment among other things, and has made some changes through the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as part of the government’s commitment to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire.

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Fire Exit Signs – This Way Out

There are a lot of exit signs to choose from, and they are a necessary part of any practical safety plan. Smoke will seriously reduce the visibility of exit signs, so they should be as bright as possible. The text on these signs should be as large as possible and the spacing between the characters should be reasonably wide.

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