Archive for November 2021

Every year around 70 deaths and 350,000 injuries in UK homes are caused by faulty electrics and electrical equipment.  Almost half of all domestic fires are caused by electricity. And if you live in a privately rented property, statistics show that you are at a higher risk of electric shock. With regard to fire safety…

Every year around 70 deaths and 350,000 injuries in UK homes are caused by faulty electrics and electrical equipment. Nearly 9/10 electrical fires are caused by products, either through misuse or faults. Here are 10 top tips to keep you safe when shopping online: Check the voltage of products is 230V, 50Hz (the UK’s usual…

All building owners and businesses must comply with The Fire Safety Order (FSO) to ensure the safety of the property and the people. The Fire Safety Order sets out several regulations and guidelines. Hotel owners need to both identify, and reduce, the risks of fire associated with specific buildings.  These are the areas that hotels…

We are officially at the time of year where the weather is getting colder and as some people continue to work from home, the London Fire Brigade is urging awareness of the increased fire risk when using portable heaters. Portable heaters are the most common solution to keeping warm, particularly if someone is spending a…

Watching fireworks is so much fun for children and adults. Figures show that the majority that get injured by fireworks are children at family or private parties. It is always advised to attend a well organised public display where it is safer, better for the environment and often less expensive to attend. Be safe not…