Protect Your Investments Using a Complete Fire Safety Equipment System updated Wed Nov 18 2009 ...

In today&rsquo;s business environment, you must, as an employer, do what you can to keep the business afloat. Apart from gaining an edge over the competition, cutting down on operational costs, and paying off loans, you must also be responsible for your two important assets: your employees and your investments. With regards to your human assets, you are certainly responsible for their well-being while they are in the place of employment&mdash;let&rsquo;s say a warehouse, a restaurant, or a small shop, among many others. Aside from these, you must also protect your own interests by ensuring that your investments are covered from whatever risks that could destroy them in the future. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:37:43 -0600

The Role Of A Fire Extinguisher In Fire Safety Regulation Compliance updated Wed Nov 18 2009 ...

On October 1, 2006, new legislation on Fire Safety in the UK was implemented. One of the major changes was that employers are now solely responsible for ensuring their business premises undergo a proper fire safety risk assessment and for the fire safety within their premises. Under the revised rules, there is a legally assigned &lsquo;responsible person&rsquo; who will shoulder complete liability in case of a fire. With such an enormous responsibility placed, the business owner must be able to provide sufficient fire safety and fire fighting equipment for the protection of the employees or people who enter the workplace. One of the best fire-fighting tool is the fire extinguisher. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:15 -0600

Keep Your Delivery Fleet Safe with A Car Fire Extinguisher updated Mon Dec 7 2009 11:42 am CST

For any business specializing in manufacturing and/or selling products, providing delivery services to customers is one way to maintain competitive advantage over the others. In fact, especially with the popularity of online shopping, delivery services have become an integral part of a company&rsquo;s operation. If this is the case, then you must have a reliable fleet of delivery services and personnel to take care of this aspect of the operation. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:42:27 -0600

Teaching Employees The Proper Handling Of Water Fire Extinguishers updated Mon Dec 7 2009 11:54 ...

The different kinds of fire extinguishers available to the business owner seeking to comply with the UK&rsquo;s Fire Safety Regulations can be confusing.&nbsp; Proper evaluation regarding the nature of the business must be made in order to determine what type of fire extinguisher is suitable for the classes of fire that may occur in a given business establishment. In many cases, water fire extinguishers will suffice to comply with such legally required fire precautions because they are best for Class A fires, which originate from wood, straw, textiles, and paper, among others. These are the common materials found in most business establishments.&nbsp; <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:54:35 -0600

Wheeled Fire Extinguishers: Excellent Mobile Protection Against Fires updated Mon Dec 7 2009 ...

Indeed, fires can happen at any time and any place. This is why the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 imposes a set of regulations to ensure that all types of buildings, structures, and open spaces are adequately assessed for fire risks and the presence of fire safety equipment. Ensuring that a premise is completely fire proof and legally fit to operate takes a lot of work. First, you must conduct a fire risk assessment, after which you are required to draw up and conceive a fire safety plan. Then, as an employer, you must train your employees regarding fire safety information and drills as well as appoint as designated fire marshal who shall be responsible for the proper observance of safety procedures in case of fire. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:49:17 -0600

Things to Consider when choosing smoke alarms for your business updated Fri Nov 20 2009 2:04 pm CST

Any business owner who wishes to ensure the safety of his employees or patrons should seriously consider adding smoke alarms in the workplace or business establishment as part of the fire safety and fire-fighting equipment the business is legally required to carry.&nbsp; <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:04:26 -0600

How to tell if you Need Fire Extinguisher Brackets versus Stands updated Fri Nov 20 2009 2:53 pm CST

As long as they have been manufactured according to a recognised standard such as the British Standard EN 3 for new ones and the British Standard 5423 for the old ones, fire extinguishers are made to withstand external impact and pressure. However, depending on the location and other related factors, there is also a need to ensure that these will not be knocked down or toppled over during the normal course of daily activities within an office, a restaurant kitchen, a workshop, a hallway, and other public locations. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:31 -0600

Protection on the Go: a fire safe's benefits outside the office updated Fri Nov 20 2009 3:14 pm CST

Mention the term &ldquo;fire safe&rdquo; and images of a traditional, upright massive steel contraption installed permanently inside an office ordinarily springs to mind. Modern needs, however, have given birth to modern conveniences such a portable fire chest, which can hold everything from valuable documents to important computer media like optical drives and USB sticks. Business people are now mobile, travelling from one workplace or another, meeting clients, visiting worksites, bringing home work from the office, and so on. With all the things that can go wrong when one is traveling, they need a move-anywhere fire safe which can guarantee them protection for their valuables and, in some cases, from theft. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:16 -0600

Protect Your Fire Safety Equipment With An STI Stopper updated Wed Nov 25 2009 10:11 am CST

According to the statistics released on July 2009 by the Fire Statistics Monitor of the Department of Communities and Local Government in the UK, there were 411,000 incidents of malicious false alarms in the UK in 2008. These false alarms were attended to by the Fire and Rescue Services in the United Kingdom from 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008. This is a pretty high figure which should be of great concern for everyone. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:11:40 -0600

Fashion for Protection: outfitting the fire warden for your organisation updated Wed Nov 25 ...

New legislation on Fire Safety in the UK implemented in October 2006 required that there be legally designated &lsquo;responsible person&rsquo; in an organisation. This person, commonly known as a fire warden or a fire marshal, is the sole individual assigned fire safety responsibilities in terms of fire prevention and in implementing proper fire evacuation protocols in case a fire does occur. They are therefore an integral part of any organisation that places a premium on ensuring the safety of its employees and its customers. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:46:32 -0600

Does Having A Fire Blanket Help: Business Owners Say Yes updated Wed Nov 25 2009 11:42 am CST

There is no doubt that fire safety and fire protection should be foremost in the minds of both business and home owners. The cost of losing properties could be difficult to recover; worse, losing lives to fire-related incidents is a tragedy. With the wide range of fire safety products being sold in the market today, fire safety and fire protection is actually very easy to implement. All it takes is for one to follow the procedures in accordance to the regulations specified in The Order, especially for public structures and buildings. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:42:11 -0600

UK legal requirements on Fire extinguisher signs updated Wed Nov 25 2009 1:13 pm CST

In the UK, every workplace and establishment is required to display safety signs wherever there are dangers that cannot or must not be disregarded. This requirement is covered under The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. Fire extinguisher signs are also supported by these regulations. They are identification signs whose function is to direct users to the location of extinguishers. They are commonly attached near a business area&rsquo;s firefighting arsenal where it can be easily seen to make sure that a potential user can identify where the nearest fire extinguisher is located. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:13:41 -0600

How To Choose A Good Quality Fire Hose For Your Business Establishment updated Wed Nov 25 2009 ...

The UK government is aware of the fact that fires can occur at any time and at any location. In recognition of this fact, it has implemented the Regulatory Reform or the Fire Safety Order 2005 which encompasses virtually covers almost all types of buildings, structure, and open spaces such as &nbsp;shops and offices; premises providing care;&nbsp; community halls; pubs, clubs and restaurants; schools; as well as&nbsp; hotels and hostels, to name just a few. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:16:41 -0600

The Importance of Smoke Seals in Buildings and Offices updated Wed Nov 25 2009 2:55 pm CST

When a fire breaks out, many people are still unaware that the majority of deaths and injuries happen not from burning but exposure of the victim to smoke. The reason for this is because smoke can travel more rapidly and over greater distances than flames. Moreover, smoke can arise at any temperature and, no matter its temperature can be life-threatening with prolonged exposure to it. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:55:42 -0600

Ensuring Safety at Work Using A Fire Alarm Bell updated Wed Nov 25 2009 3:15 pm CST

Establishing your own business means that you will shoulder all sorts of responsibilities to keep your business afloat. You need to implement proper strategies, market your product or services, and stay on top of overhead cost. Another more important aspect of being an employer is where the safety of your staff and properties are involved. <!-- wysiwyg -->

Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:15:16 -0600

The Security Panic Bolts Give

All employers always try their best to comply with the Business Fire Safety Rules to ensure our good and safe well-being while working. Who would want be situated in an unfortunate situation like damage...

Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:57:41 -0800

3 Ways to Keep Your Workers Safe In Case of a Kitchen Fire

Owning and working in a professional kitchen can be really fun. For one, you get to meet a lot of people with different cultures and interesting personalities. And of course, you will have the privilege of...

Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:15:33 -0800