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With many fire detectors on the market it can quickly become confusing when it comes to deciding which fire detector is best. Fire detectors should be installed in all buildings in order to protect everybody inside as well as the premises. They work by sensing the products that are emitted when a fire occurs such as smoke, heat, infra red radiation or gas (depending on the fire detector). Fire detectors then signal an alert, usually an audible alarm and a flashing red light so that everybody in …

Fire safety is very important when it comes to keeping buildings and property safe but more importantly, yourself and others. There are a number of simple steps that are really easy to follow to ensure fire safety is up kept. If fire safety is neglected, this increases the fire hazard risk, making a fire more likely to occur.To highlight the importance of fire safety, fire and rescue services attended 576,000 incidents in the year ending March 2019 (Gov UK) with over 180,000 of these being fires …

When it comes to fire safety in the workplace, the responsibility lies with the employer, building owner, an occupier or facilities or building manager. It falls down to them to ensure that the building that you work in is fire safe. Some of the steps they must follow include; identifying any risks, providing the correct training, keeping flammable substances and sources of ignition apart, ensure good housekeeping, consider how to detect fires, have the correct fire-fighting equipment and keepin …

Neglecting fire safety can lead to serious detrimental impacts in the work place such as damage to property, buildings and of course the risk to people’s health and safety. As an employer it is one of the most important responsibilities to consider so that staff and the general public are kept safe.In order to ensure fire safety is kept to a high standard in the workplace, employers should deliver training to new staff members as well as refresher training annually so that all employees know the …

A fire site point is a piece of fire safety equipment that helps when a fire strikes and increases the speed in which workers react to a fire. Ideal for large, often practical environments such as warehouses, garages or factories, fire site points work as a great way for workers as they help maintain fire safety and make it quick and easy to report to so that fire safety can be maintained.Available in a range of vibrant colours such as red, green and yellow, every employee will instantly know wh …