In all buildings health and safety for those who occupy and use the building is a major consideration and concern. The fire safety element is one of the greater concerns – all public buildings and many private dwellings must meet government and industry-set standards and guidelines in their construction and maintenance to safeguard people from […]

In any building fire safety can be a matter of life and death – and never more so than in premises such as care homes where the residents are particularly vulnerable due to age and potential restricted mobility. These establishments must take every possible precaution against fire emergency, and have in place the most efficient […]

If you are an owner of a house of multiple occupation (HMO) then you also have a responsibility for it’s use and the people who occupy the property at any given time. There are many recommendations and regulations that you need to be aware of, and adhere to, in order to offer the maximum safety […]

Commercial buildings must perform regular fire drills and provide clear fire safety information as part of their health and safety regulations. These help to keep everyone on track in the event of fire. By maintaining and managing the workplace in such a way, any potential faults or dangers can be easily identified, evacuation information is […]

There have never been as many students at colleges and universities than currently attending these educational establishments. Many students start their college careers by living in student halls of residence or other dedicated student accommodation. Of course, health and safety issues are paramount in such buildings, and they are constructed to the highest levels of […]

All residential buildings such as flats and apartments need to be constructed to strict building regulations with regards to fire safety – and one of the most important components of that safety is the entrance doors. All external fire doors for flats need to meet the legal requirements for not only fire safety, but also […]

Commercial buildings must perform regular fire drills as part of their health and safety regulations. It helps to keep everyone on track should a real fire occur and it is crucial to identify any potential faults or dangers with existing evacuation plans, allowing time to adapt if necessary. There are a number of different elements […]

Fires can occur at any time at any place. So, it’s important to be aware of any potential hazards and to remove these hazards to prevent unnecessary fires within the workplace. Whether you’re working in an older building or a modern purpose-built office, it’s extremely important to take the time to do a risk assessment. […]

All public and commercial environments, along with many residential premises, will have a designated ‘responsible person’ whose duty it is to consider the coordination of people, space and equipment within those premises. This person is the facilities manager, and part of their remit in this role is the health and safety levels within these building […]