Whether you work in an office, school, factory, club or retail outlet, fire drills are an important part of workplace safety, and aim to protect everyone from the devastating consequences of a fire. Fire drills are an indirect, but significant form of fire protection that are often viewed as an inconvenience. Their intent is to make an evacuation as simple and efficient as possible, whilst ... Read more
Who needs a fire alarm?Quite simply, the vast majority of commercial premises and buildings of multiple occupancy, such as a block of flats, houses, offices etc, should all have a good fire alarm system. Most fire alarms are designed for two different purposes- protection of life and protection of property. The three types of fire alarm systems are conventional, addressable and wireless. A ... Read more
With proper care and testing, fire extinguishers should last between 10 and 12 years. It is important to schedule regular tests and you should ensure that it is properly looked after, so that it remains reliable and can be deemed as safe and ready to use in case of emergency. In the event your extinguishers have failed tests or haven’t properly been cared for, they must be replaced ... Read more
