Auto Fire Safety

When most of us think of fires, we think of buildings.  Whether it be a home, office, restaurant or anything in between.  But many are shocked to find out that auto’s can also become victims of fire.  That is why having an auto fire safety plan is absolutely essential to anyone who drives.
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Although the fire department have trained experts in the field of putting out fires, they can’t arrive the second that a fire starts.  That is why it is crucial to understand exactly how a fire extinguisher works and to also understand exactly how to use it.  Your fire safety is greatly improved by having an [...]

Having the proper precautions in place is absolutely necessary when it comes to fire safety.  But if you run a business or are self employed in an office, then you have to be even more aware of fire safety regulations and how they might affect how you run business in the UK.  Since 2006, new [...]

Having your home devastated by a fire can be life-altering.  If members of your family are injured or even killed, it can be all the more devastating.  A fire can truly change your life and once you become a victim of fire, you will surely change your ways.  But there is no reason to wait [...]

Fire is one of man’s most feared natural enemies.  It can strike at any time and the consequences can be absolutely devastating.  However, most fires can actually be avoided.  Especially fires that happen at the workplace.  With a few simple fire safety tips, you can ensure that your office or home never becomes victim of [...]

The laws governing safety signs complement the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2006, which mandates a “responsible person” to “take such general fire precautions as will ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of any of his employees.” This person must ensure that any non-automatic fire-fighting equipment is easily accessible, simple to use and indicated by safety signs.

A risk assessment is a controlled look at what, in your work activities and workplace, can cause harm to people. Before you begin your risk assessment, verify whether any of the fire safety arrangements in your workplace have previously been approved under other fire safety, licensing or building legislation. Your risk assessment may discover additional matters that need to be dealt with if the previous approval was given according to an outdated standard of fire precautions, or the approval was under legislation that does not cover all the requirements of the Fire Regulations.

Employers have legal obligations to ensure your health and safety at work. Normally the law makes provision for your rights to health and safety at work as a member of staff, and these rights cannot be altered or removed by your employer.

According to the new fire safety regulations, the health, safety and welfare of employees and others who may have access to the workplace are the responsibility of the employer. The fire safety regulations mandate that employees must carry out a fire risk assessment [...]

Fire hazards may include improper installation of fire prevention devices and worn, overloaded, or improperly installed electrical wiring. It’s best to use a certified electrician to examine and put in order your current electrical service. Check outlets and eliminate overloading of plugs in receptacles. If you don’t have enough outlets, have the electrician add them instead of using adaptors, spider plugs and extension cords. All outlets should be properly grounded.