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Home working may create additional fire risks
Despite the slight easing of the lockdown measures this week, many people will continue to work from home for some time yet – and for some it may even become a permanent arrangement. However, many may be putting themselves at unnecessary risk due to unsafe electrical setups and practices, a charity is warning. Research conducted…
Read MoreKeep BBQ safe this Bank Holiday Weekend
With the 75th Anniversary of VE Day Bank Holiday this weekend and fine weather forecast, many of us will no doubt decide on a family barbeque as part of our ‘lockdown’ celebrations. However, it’s important to keep an eye on safety as barbeques have specific fire risks that should not be underestimated but which can…
Read MoreHome Renovation Month – Tidy up your home and fire safety
The beginning of Spring means majority of households will be carrying out a big spring clean, tidying up their gardens or even getting some home renovation projects on the go. Whilst we are carrying out home renovations it is important to think about checking in on your fire safety as well. As the world has…
Read MoreProtecting your battery-operated devices in your home
Working from home means we are all making use of many more battery-operated appliances such as laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Lithium batteries are compact, lightweight batteries that hold considerable charge and fare well under constant discharge-recharge conditions. The batteries are found everywhere — in laptop computers, cameras, cell phones, and electric cars. Although accidents…
Read MoreCommon Fire Hazards for the Healthcare Industry
Fire safety is equally as important in healthcare facilities, especially due to the number of potentially vulnerable people that may be at risk on the premises, whether a hospital, care home or medical practice of any kind. As dictated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a designated “responsible person” on each premises or…
Read MoreLondon Fire Brigade Warns Over Lockdown Home Fire Risks
London Fire Brigade (LFB) issued an ‘urgent’ message for millions working from home during the pandemic warning of the ‘potential for more fires’ in the new situation. As a result of the ‘increased numbers of people at home during the day’, LFB has warned of the ‘potential for more fires as people adapt their daily…
Read MoreSentura Donates Chocolate Easter Bunnies to Great Ormond Street Hospital
Sentura has donated 1000 packs of Lindt Chocolate Easter Bunnies to the patients of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Great Ormond Street Hospital is one of the charities chosen by the Sentura team to support during 2020 and is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals and an international centre of excellence in child healthcare. Every…
Read MoreGovernment publishes Fire Safety Bill
The government has published a Fire Safety Bill placing a legal requirement on residential building owners to inspect cladding and fire doors. The bill, introduced to parliament by the Home Office in March, amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to “clarify” that the duty holder for blocks of flats must “manage and reduce…
Read MoreBSI: Why we’ve updated the domestic fire detection and alarm systems standard
Part 6 of BS 5839 provides guidance and recommendations on fire detection and alarm systems in domestic premises. This blog post looks at the role played by the standard in protecting life and details the recent revisions that have been made. Did you know that around 80 per cent of UK fire deaths and injuries…
Read MoreKeeping safe from fires whilst working from home
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] In line with current Government advice regarding ‘social distancing’ and the management of the Covid 19 virus, it looks as though many people are likely to be working from home at least for the immediate…
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