Sometimes, a penny saved isn'ta penny earned. And for fire safety in schools, it can be a hard lesson learned! Let's look at:
The realcost of cheap fire alarm systems; and
The consequences the Responsible Person could face...
Sometimes, a penny saved isn'ta penny earned. And for fire safety in schools, it can be a hard lesson learned! Let's look at:
The realcost of cheap fire alarm systems; and
The consequences the Responsible Person could face...
Blake's have long held a dedication to accreditation. If you look at the bottom of ourhome page you'll see our trophy cabinet. It's the collection of badges and logos we're allowed to display.
These are things we in the security industry work hard for. But yousee this kind of thing everywhere. Vans, shop windows and websites carry all kinds of stickers and banners. So how is anyone meant to know what they mean? Or, more to the point, what they're worth!
Can you guarantee the fire doors you're responsible for aren't propped open without your knowledge?
Here's how you can stop that niggle by combining convenience with safety!
A common problem with school fire safety is convincing the board to invest! It is not cheap... but it is also not an option you can ignore.
Here's what you need to know...
As the Responsible Person in a school or educational premises, you may have heard of some recent stories highlighting Ofsted's scrutiny of school security during inspections.
Two Cumbrian schools have been placed into special measuresby Ofsted after fears that their unsecured grounds pose a safety risk to pupils.
So, how could these stricter safeguarding guidelines affect your Ofsted rating and what can you do to help after your Fire Risk Assessment?
It's the National Fire Chiefs Council's Business Safety Week 2019. From the 9th-15th September they are offering advice and information to Responsible Persons for business premises and public buildings.
Fire Doors are life-savers, but often taken for granted and misused. Fire Door Safety Weekaims to engage and educate building owners around how to use them properly. And Blake’s are supporting the campaign again this year.
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