Auto Fire Safety

If you are thinking that the possibility of a vehicular fire exists only when you get involve in a car accident, think again.  Remember that the three fire elements that needs to be present for a fire to start is in your car which means that it can happen and the need to have fire [...]

Many people don’t realise that fire extinguishers are not only for homes or buildings. They are not only for businesses like stores, restaurants, and offices. They are also important for moving vehicles like cars, trucks and jeeps. Car owners and drivers should all be aware how dangerous car fires could be. Any minute it happens, [...]

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may discover additional matters that need to be dealt with if the previous approval was given according to an outdated standard of fire precautions, or the approval was under legislation that does not cover all the requirements of the Fire Regulations.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.

You should know that the threat from fire hazards at the workplace is very real. A little planning and effort can help minimise your workers’ risk. Here are some suggestions to deal with fire hazards before they become actual fires:

Develop and practise a fire escape plan
Install, test and maintain smoke detectors and fire extinguishers
Know the [...]

Your fire extinguishers are among the most important pieces of safety equipment in your workplace. What are the components of a fire and how do fire extinguishers help put fires out?

Fire exits should be strategically located, with an outward opening door that has a crash bar and outward leading signs on it. Knowing where to find the emergency exits in a building that you frequent can save your life. Inward opening, rotating and sliding doors are unacceptable for use as fire exits, as they might need to be fixed open using a latch or chain if the door is needed as an exit route.