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 […]

Fire hazards are a concern in any building in any environment – but they are especially concerning in any public building where there will be a constant flow of different people accessing the area. This includes, obviously, all retail environments – shops have a constant throughput of members of the public and a high concentration […]

When considering fire risk assessments in the workplace the designated responsible person should always consider potential sources of ignition and how to reduce the risk that these may bring. Where sources of ignition cannot be reduced they must be mitigated to ensure that all workplace fire safety measures that can be taken have been taken. […]

fIt is a legal requirement of the designated responsible person in a building to inform all occupants, whether they are staff or visitors, of the fire safety instructions. Fire Action Notices are a recognised and widely used method to comply with these legislative requirements. Fire Action Notices are an important part of fire safety measures […]

There is a very simple answer to what the law says in regard to blocking fire exits – DON’T! There is, obviously, a more complex definition as to how to any building should be catering for emergency situations. In any building, whether it be for residential or commercial purposes, there are strict laws regarding the […]

Considering the amount of time employees spend in the workplace, it is important that their work environment is both comfortable and, essentially, safe. Every employer has both a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that any office, or work space,meets all mandatory health and safety requirements enabling them to work in hazard-free and pleasant conditions. […]

A fire in any building can be a frightening, and potentially life-threatening event. In hotels, that threat takes on even more significance, with the number of people endangered and at risk. Often hotel fires occur at night, with many guests disoriented and confused, making safe evacuation more difficult. Circumstances like this require a well communicated […]

We are all aware of the devastating effect a fire can have on people’s lives and properties, and the need for fire safety precautions and facilities. These requirements become even more important in buildings where there are vulnerable and elderly people residing. All care homes and sheltered housing accommodation providers have a legal responsibility under […]

A large proportion of the population now live in flats, or apartments. If you are a landlord, or building owner, you will no doubt be aware of the regulations regarding Health and Safety within these buildings. The Local Housing Authorities, whose responsibility it is to enforce these regulations, work to guidelines laid out in the […]

Fire safety is of paramount importance in any public building or anywhere with multiple occupants, but especially so in buildings housing sick or vulnerable residents. Fire safety arrangements in Care Homes have to be carefully considered to ensure the safety of the occupants. Installing good quality internal fire doors is essential for care homes. These […]