A study has revealed that a quarter of workers have never experienced a full fire drill at work. 6% of people questioned admitted that they would stop to pick up a cup of tea or coffee when the fire alarm sounds before leaving the building. 42% of people questioned also said that they would stop […]
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Milton Keynes shopkeepers – avoid a £200 fine
Failure to display one of the A5 no-smoking signs introduced by the Health Act can result in a £200 fine. This could be reduced to £150 if paid within 14 days, however, the courts have the power to push it up to £1,000. Display the sign and save not only a fine of £200 but all […]
Christmas Fire Safety
Looking for a Christmas safety theme, I came across this article which I reproduce in full and all credit goes to the authors. CHESHIRE Fire and Rescue Service, in conjunction with B&Q Chester, are advising everyone to check their Christmas tree lights. You are 50% more likely to die in an accidental house fire during the […]
Fire Prevention – The Fire Triangle
The fire triangle is the easiest way to remember how to combat fire. Fire is made of three basic components – Heat, Oxygen (Air) and Fuel. If you remove anyone of the three components you stop the fire. Let us consider that there is a fire in a waste paper basket. Which part of the […]