Fire Risk Assessments
Is Your Fire Risk Assessment Overdue?
With COVID restrictions easing and more people heading back to work, now is the right time for you to get a professional fire risk assessment completed. After such a long period of closure and staff working from home, it is likely that your latest fire risk assessment has expired, meaning that you could be subject to heavy fines, and are risking the safety of your colleagues.
Read MoreFire Safety Blunder Risks Lives of Residents Living in ‘Death Trap’ Flats in Southampton
The importance of thorough fire risk assessment procedure was highlighted recently in Southampton when an unclear report left residents at risk. Fire safety in multi-occupancy buildings is a task which should be undertaken by an individual with competence and experience, such as our expert assessors at FireCare. The importance of thorough fire risk assessment procedure was highlighted recently in Southampton when an unclear report left residents at risk. Fire safety in multi-occupancy buildings is a task which should be undertaken by an individual with competence and experience, such as our expert assessors at FireCare. Failure to properly record and mitigate the risk of fire in a fire risk assessment could lead to severe damage, loss of property and in the worst case scenario, loss of lives.
Earlier this year, an inspection uncovered that Cranleigh House in Westwood Road, Southampton, was littered with fire safety defects that had not been addressed in a fire risk assessment.
Fire Safety and Security at Christmas
It’s been a challenging year, but before heading off to enjoy your Christmas, it’s important to give a little bit of thought to the potential fire and security risks to your premises. We’ve created a handy guide to help keep your premises safe from fire and burglary this festive season.
Read MoreSector Focus – Fire Safety in Offices
With the day to day running of your office and other pressing responsibilities taking up most of your time, fire safety is understandably not a priority. At FireCare, we can take care of your office’s fire safety and compliance on your behalf, giving you peace of mind that your premises are protected against fire.
Read MoreWhat are the Different Types of Fire Alarm Systems?
Fire alarms can be what makes the difference between a near miss and a disaster for your workplace or business premises. But as an employer, which fire alarm is right for your building? At FireCare, we know that you have enough on your plate, which is why we take care of choosing and installing your…
Read MoreFire Safety – Could trying to save a few £££ land you and your staff in prison?
Most business owners know that any organisation employing 5 or more people is obliged by law to complete a written Fire Risk Assessment on an annual basis. But what a lot of business owners don’t realise, is that if that Fire Risk Assessment has not been completed by a competent individual, both the Responsible Person…
Read MoreThe Importance of a Fire Risk Assessment
Did you know that forgoing a fire risk assessment completed by a competent individual could potentially prove to be the difference between life and death? In the event of a fire, not having the right fire safety equipment installed in the right places on your premises can pose a big threat to the safety of…
Read MoreThe Importance of Fire Safety in Care Homes
With people living longer, care homes to support the elderly and vulnerable are in more demand than ever before. Keeping safety procedures up to date is a key concern for all residences, and this is where the importance of fire safety in care homes really comes into its own. You want to be sure that…
Read MoreWould you know what to do if there was a fire?
There are many things that businesses and offices need to have in place in order to be legal. The first requirement is that you have an up to date Fire Risk Assessment for the premises. You may well find that you have things like fire action notices, evacuation instruction, fire warden training and staff induction…
Read MoreFIREX Internation 21st – 23rd June 2016
FIREX International is in full flow at Excel London. The latest gadgets and industry leading manufacturers are all there. At Fire Care and Security we keep ourselves up to date with the latest breakthroughs. One of the most important parts of a company’s legal requirements is the Fire Risk Assessment. It’s fundamental that this is…
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