As an employer, you are responsible for proactively managing fire safety. This includes conducting fire risk assessments, educating staff, and maintaining a working fire alarm system.
Preventing fires is an essential practice for any business; however, for businesses such as hotels where there are large numbers of people, fire safety is especially important.
In this article, we take a look at the legal obligations that building owners have when it comes to fire safety. Read more to learn your legal obligations.
The Fire Industry Association (FIA) is the largest fire protection trade association in the UK with over 1,000 members. They are renowned for working to improve fire safety practices through various methods including expert guidance.
Landlords must adhere to the latest fire safety regulations for their properties. As the failure to keep properties compliant can potentially result in the death, it is vital all landlords take fire safety seriously.
Every workplace is different. The number of fire alarms you will need will depend on a range of factors including the building, if there is a high risk of fire, and how many people you employ.
Fire alarms offer vital protection to keep personnel, visitors, assets and your premises safe. In this article, we explore different fire safety measures you can employ to boost fire protection.
In this article, we look at the importance of SMEs not cutting costs when it comes to security. Ignoring security can ultimately put your business in jeopardy.
The importance of maintaining your alarm systems cannot be overstated. Preventative inspections can help avert the risk of a faulty alarm system, which can ultimately save money.
The NSI is the National Security Inspectorate, which came into being in 2001 but traces its roots back to 1971. Today it inspects all elements of the security industry for the benefit of customers and suppliers alike.
Carrying out fire risk assessments is an essential part of running a business in order to keep staff safe, protect assets and stay compliant with fire safety regulations. In this article we look at a 5 step process to check fire safety.
Controlling entry to your premises can increase property security. To further improve security, integration with other systems can help ensure the best level of protection at all times. Learn more about integrating access control with other systems.
When our customers order a new security system installation, whether that involves intruder alarms or fire alarms, door access control, CCTV or lighting equipment, they are confident in our products and processes due to our external accreditation.
Alarm fatigue can occur when those on site get desensitised to alarms, which can happen especially in the event of numerous false alarms. Avoiding alarm fatigue is essential to avoid poor response in the event of an actual emergency.
In this, the first in an ongoing series, we’re going to take a look at a few top tips to make your premise a safer place. Take the first steps to protecting your property with this simple guide.
It’s not enough to simply install fire alarms at your business premises, you also need to test them regularly to ensure they are working efficiently. Read more about the importance of fire alarm tests.
A leading chain of care homes for older people is planning to offer CCTV cameras in residents’ rooms to help stop abuse, neglect and theft by staff. Find out more about the story.
A Reading landlord has been handed a fine of £20,000 and ordered to pay £3,343 in costs after being prosecuted for a string of offences. Find out more about the story.
Fire safety breaches can endanger lives and property, so a failure to keep fire safety equipment can come with a hefty punishment. Find out more about the story.
Precision Profiles is a leading supplier of steel and non-ferrous materials, as well as fasteners, tools, profiling and laser cutting. Find out about our teams work at their premises.
Since 1988, BWS Standfast has worked tirelessly to provide exceptional service and quality to our clients. We aim to deliver the highest possible levels of performance. Our flexibility to adapt and innovate is second to none and being an independent company allows us to achieve these performance levels time after time.
Since establishment in 1988, BWS Standfast have worked tirelessly to provide exceptional service and quality to our clients. We aim to deliver the highest possible levels of performance.
