Blog Category: Fire Risk Assessment

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Learning how to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) for your business is frustrating and confusing. We know!
Although the Government guides are vague and leave a lot open to interpretation, it's critical you understand and follow the legislation. The wrong advice could put your business on the wrong side of the law.
Here's what you can do:

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Why Fire Extinguisher Colours Matter More Than You Think A small fire breaks out near your electrical switchgear. Someone grabs the nearest extinguisher and aims it at the flames. But it's the wrong type - and the situation gets worse, not better. That scenario plays out because people don't recognise what the colour band on […]

Warehouses are the lifeblood of many industries, holding the inventory and materials that keep businesses running. But with great capacity comes great risk. Ensuring your warehouse is equipped with a reliable fire detection system is not just a legal responsibility - it is a commitment to safeguarding your team, your assets and your operations. Industrial […]

In this post we're looking specifically at fire extinguisher servicing and how it's making the world a better place.
A bold statement, we know. But it's true, and here's why...

Recently, a Responsible Person at a school contacted Blake's in regards to a Fire Risk Assessment. Officials asked them to confirm they'd done their 5 year fire survey...

Cue panic stations!!!

Find out how to subtract the worry, add knowledge and achieve school fire safety success!

There's an endless stream of information on how to complete your Fire Risk Assessment. But not so much about following up on the risks the assessment reveals. Doing the risk assessment is only half the job and what comes next is arguably more important.

So, we've put together a follow-up Fire Risk Assessment template so you can easily identify the next steps to take.

As the Responsible Person for a school or commercial business, you may think you already know everything there is to know about Fire Risk Assessments. On the other hand, you may be completely overwhelmed!

Here are the basic steps you need to follow to comply with the law...

How to choose the 'correct' professionals to install and maintain the perfect Commercial Fire Alarm System for your premises. And keep your people, visitors and assets safe from fire