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Why your business should have a fire marshal
Fire safety should be of paramount importance to any business no matter how big or small. If you run an office for your employees than it is essential that you have trained staff on hand who are fully trained to deal with any fire emergency to help ensure the... read more »
What to do when someone faints
Fainting can happen to anyone at any time and no one really knows why exactly. There can be many possible causes such as stress, illness, blood pressure; lack of food and the list goes one. Whether or not a person faints depends on the individual and their tolerance levels... read more »
Reporting An Incident In The Workplace
Health and Safety training is vital to safeguard the wellbeing of your staff, to keep them free from work-related illness or injury and to provide a healthy and safe environment. Although a legal requirement, it just makes sense to care for your most valuable asset, but remember –... read more »
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Course 23-26 Nov 2105 - UPDATE
The closing date for bookings on the above course is nearing. Late November tends to be a quieter time where technical staff can be released, or provide cover for others who require this training. The few places are available on a first come first served basis and is the last... read more »
When To Call 999
Prompt, effective first-aid treatment can save a life – it’s that simple. It can also prevent a condition from worsening or a minor injury from becoming major. However, it can often be difficult to know when to treat a patient, and when to call the emergency services – but... read more »
Forthcoming Technical Courses
We have a Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Course with BAFE assessment due to take place in Ossett, West Yorkshire 23-26 November 2015 with places still available. For those already with a qualification we have two one day Refresher Extinguisher Maintenance Course due to take place. North 3 December 2015 South 20... read more »
Fire Safety Log Book
An inexpensive but sometimes under utilised essential document to log all your fire safety equipment and routine maintenance checks. Most businesses are aware of the legal obligation to undertake a Fire Risk Assessment of their premises. It is also a legal requirement to provide and maintain accurate records relating to... read more »
The Danger of Hazardous Gases
Most businesses use gas as fuel within the workplace (including natural gas, methane and Liquefied Petroleum Gas – or LPG) for heating the premises and water, cooking and processing products. It should be a given that gas – any gas - can be hazardous and as such should be... read more »
Landlords Be Aware - New Legislation 1 October 2015
From the 1st October 2015 new legislation comes into force regarding the provision of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. The provision applies to properties in England, not Wales. The legislation is to bring into line the fire safety requirements of rented properties to the same level required in new... read more »
Extinguisher Maintenance Course, Ossett 22-25 Sept Update
We had a full course last week with delegates from all over the country attending the Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Course in Ossett, West Yorkshire. Fingers are now firmly crossed as we await the results from the resulting BAFE assessment. Hopefully, they will all pass with flying colours. Once in possession of this... read more »