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“It’ll be fine to leave that fire door open … … I’ll close it if there’s a fire. … We’ll never have a fire here. … It’s so stuffy – we need some fresh air. … No one’s going to know.” How often have you heard these excuses for propping open a fire door? How

In this article, we look at what Fire Risk Assessments are, why they matter and how we carry them out. With input from Simon Thomas the fire risk assessor, whose experience and knowledge in this area gives a better understanding when explaining to clients the requirements of a fire risk assessment. What exactly is a

Don’t make the same fire safety mistake that so many employers fail with. It’s an easy one to make. Imagine – you’ve undergone your fire risk assessment. As a result, your premises are now adorned with a smart array of shiny crimson fire extinguishers, standing smartly to attention in case of fire. Job done! Well

A door. Nothing complicated there. Just a rectangular barrier with hinges down one vertical side that swings open and shut. If only life were so simple. When it comes to securing your premises, there’s plenty that’s complicated about doors. In fact, properly fitted and maintained doors (whether for fire, security, or both) are arguably the

Fire risk assessments are simply ‘non-negotiable’. They are something you or the ‘responsible person’ in your organisation must carry out. So, how do you know for sure if Fire Risk Assessments do apply to you and your organisation? That’s easy. Are you responsible for: Offices or shops? Premises that provide care, including care homes and

Does this describe your organisation’s Fire and Safety provision? Fire extinguishers – 1 contractor Fire alarms – 1 contractor Intruder alarm – 1 contractor Access control – 1 contractor Sounds familiar? We’ve lost count of the number of times we’ve seen this kind of set up. A single business depending on numerous contractors to provide