Blake Fire and Security Systems

Blog Category: Fire Safety

Look for more articles in the category you have clicked

Get Your FREE Quote

    We use the information you provide to contact you about Fire & Security services. You may unsubscribe at any time. For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

    23 February 2024
    What Are Life Safety Systems? Do I Need Them In My Business Premises?

    If you're a business owner or Responsible Person you NEED to know about Life Safety Systems! We cut through the jargon and bring you the facts...

    Read More
    16 February 2024
    VIDEO: Epic Fails - the Fire Door Episode!

    Epic fail videos are a guilty pleasure. Who doesn't laugh when they see a show-off get their just desserts and - sometimes literally - fall flat?! These fails are guilty in a different way. The kind that results in big fines and even prison sentences!

    Read More
    9 February 2024
    School and Individual Fined £39,000 Over Fire Safety Failures!

    Learn from a costly mistake: A school and its Risk Assessor faced fines totaling nearly £40,000 due to issues with coat hooks and bag storage. A clear example of what can go wrong when you choose the wrong Health and Safety partner!

    Read More
    19 January 2024
    New Home Horror! Check Your Fire Doors To Keep Your Family Safe

    How many of us think to check the Fire Doors in our homes? Some people might not even realise they have them, or need them!

    Read More
    12 January 2024
    Hot Dog! CCTV App Alerts Essex Man to Fire Started By His Pup

    You expect a puppy to chew your slippers. You don't expect them to set your house on fire! Here's what happened in Stanford-le-Hope, and how home CCTV linked to an app saved the day - and the dog!

    Read More
    13 December 2023
    Warning! Crucial new Fire Safety regulations every Responsible Person must heed!

    It’s big news in the world of fire safety regulations. The rules have changed and it's crucial for you to stay informed, if you’re responsible for fire safety in your premises.

    Read More
    16 November 2023
    5 Quick Checks You Can Make On Your Fire Doors

    It was the tenth Anniversary of Fire Door Safety Week recently. And it reminded me of a conversation I had with a nervous local business owner...

    Read More
    5 October 2023
    A Fire Alarm Zone Plan Will Make Your Business A Safer Place

    In 2004, Rosepark Care Home fire's deficiencies caused 34 casualties, 14 deaths, including 10 at the scene. A missing Fire Alarm Zone Plan contributed. Updated laws stress zone plan importance. Yet, risks remain for non-compliant businesses...

    Read More
    28 September 2023
    What To Look For In Your Fire Risk Assessor

    By law, businesses must appoint a Responsible Person to do fire risk assessments. Self-assessment poses challenges: where to start, ensure safety, compliance, and what happens if you get it wrong?

    Read More
    1 2 3 5
    linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram