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How can the public be educated on the risks of Lithium-Ion batteries?
How can the public be educated on the risks of Lithium-Ion batteries? There is a real and urgent need for local authorities and refuse organisations to run education campaigns to help the public understand that discarding batteries in their general waste is a dangerous fire hazard. If batteries, or electricals containing batteries such as mobile…
Read MoreWhat is a wet chemical fire extinguisher?
A fire can only be successfully put out if the right equipment is used on it. In this blog we focus on wet chemical fire extinguishers, which are a lesser known but vital fire safety equipment for commercial kitchens. What is a wet chemical extinguisher and where can it be used? A wet chemical extinguisher…
Read MoreHow should Lithium-Ion batteries be recycled and transported?
How should Lithium-Ion batteries be recycled and transported? Lithium-Ion batteries should be recycled at the end of their working life rather than being sent to landfill, in order to protect the environment. Waste batteries should be stored safely outside a premises and protected from the effects of the weather while awaiting disposal by a specialist…
Read MoreWhat are the fire risks associated with electric vehicles?
What are the fire risks associated with electric vehicles? The question of the safety of charging electric vehicles (EVs) in underground car parks proved to be of particular concern. Some commercial property owners asked why their Fire Risk Assessments haven’t flagged this as a significant risk, while others have voiced the opinion that the UK…
Read MoreHow to assess the fire risks on a petrol station forecourt
Petrol stations are surrounded by dangerous substances and therefore the risk of fire is increased. There are many regulations and codes of practices that petrol forecourts must adhere to and failure to comply to these can come with a fine and potential imprisonment. What does a fire risk assessment involve? Completing a fire risk assessment…
Read MoreNew Procurement & Supply Manager for Sentura
We are delighted to announce that Sean Hutchinson has joined the team at Sentura as Procurement and Supply Manager. Sean is the second new member of the Supply Chain team and will be working with Megan Pollard, who has moved from her previous role in Customer Service to become Supply Chain Co-Ordinator. Sean comes to…
Read More5 Reasons why fire extinguishers need regular maintenance
Fire extinguishers perform a vital role in the suppression of small fires. As one of the first lines of defence against fire, it is the responsibility of the responsible person (RP) of a premises to ensure that all extinguishers are serviced in accordance with BS 5306-3. Corrosion An extinguisher cylinder is manufactured from steel or…
Read MoreIt’s National Burn Awareness Day 2022!
Wednesday 13th October is National Burn Awareness Day. The Children’s Burns Trust works alongside the British Burn Association to raise awareness and grow the momentum of National Burn Awareness Day each year. Across the board scalds in children and adults are the most common cause of burn injury, representing 43% of acute burn injuries It…
Read MoreNew Lithium Battery Range Approved Distributor for Firechief
Firechief is very pleased to announce that Bryland Fire Protection has become an Authorised Distributor of the Firechief Lithium Battery Safety Range (LBR). Lithium-ion batteries continue to present a more frequent fire hazard each day as the number of consumer and industrial goods powered by them increases and Lithium Battery fires are now recognised as…
Read MoreWhat is a fire blanket and how does it work?
What is a fire blanket? A fire blanket is a simple fire safety product stored in either a soft or rigid case. Designed to tackle small, contained kitchen fires, they are installed in domestic, educational, residential, and industrial kitchens. A standard fire blanket can withstand a temperature of up to 900 degrees. How does it…
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