Fire Safety

“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

Fire protection and security services leave little room for manoeuvre. Safety is paramount and the expertise and knowledge that comes from a reliable firm not only ensures compliance boxes are ticked but also gives peace of mind to all concerned. Taking that message out to a wider audience was the driving factor behind investment by…

Fire safety systems keep people and property protected, so it’s hardly surprising that the rules and regulations surrounding those systems are rigorous and strictly adhered to. TEC Fire & Security in Bedfordshire not only helps clients meet stringent safety guidelines, but its specialist team also offers assistance in assessing risks, ensuring the systems in place…

Do you ever have this conversation with yourself at your workplace? “Hmmm … one or two of these Fire Extinguishers are looking a bit tired. Let’s check the labels. Yes – as I guessed … some are well-past their use-by date. For the life of me, I can’t recall when we last had someone in