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It is crucial, whether users are a small or large business/organization, that they have the responsible people trained in the eventuality that a fire occurs within your premises. Any person with a designated role as part of a fire safety policy; including Fire Wardens/ Marshalls, Department Heads, Managers, Health & Safety representatives, and Facilities Management should be trained in the relevant sector to prevent others from getting hurt in the instance of a fire emergency. ...
False alarms cost the London Fire Brigade around £37 million each year. In turn, this costs the UK economy in lost productivity of around 1 billion pounds a year. In saying this, to make up for lost funds, the London Fire Brigade can charge a business for call-outs, if they attend more than 10 false alarms in a 12-month period. To ensure that the premises are not charged for false alarm call-outs, users must install and up-keep all the correct fire systems for their property. ...
Implementing a Fire Drill in the workplace is not only a legal requirement, but is also essential to protect individuals and their companies from being charged with major fire safety breaches, resulting in unlimited fines and up to 2 years imprisonment. In this article, users will learn why implementing a fire drill is so important, how to implement one, and what procedures they must introduce to uphold these standards long term. Regular fire drills It is not only essential...
In this article, A&E will introduce the importance of installing and maintaining a compliant Fire Alarm System in the care home. A&E will review everything from who is responsible for the Fire Safety care, to the specific requirements of Fire Wardens and Fire Extinguishers. It is crucial to first note the importance of fitting the correct Fire Alarm System for the premises, and why care homes, in particular, need specific systems. As an occupant with at-risk residents, the user mu...
A fire evacuation plan is both a document and a physical task that users must abide by and carry out in the instance that a fire alarm sounds within the premises. If there comes a time that the fire brigade must enter the premises in the case of a fire, they will ask the user where their fire Eevacuation plan is. This means that users not only need to practice their correct fire evacuation regularly but should also keep a written document containing the means of escape. The Importa...
A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement that ensures the user, as the Responsible Person for a premise, has identified all possible hazards and risks that may hinder the successful evacuation of a building in the occurrence of a fire. assess and demonstrate risks One of the professionals will be able to assess and demonstrate where the risks are located, and whether the risks identified are acceptable or may need to be looked at closer to take further precautions to keep the premis...
The Royal Warrant Holders Association (RWHA) is an organization established in 1840. Its purpose is to ensure the continued existence of the Royal Warrant, as a respected institution. Businesses established enough to hold the Royal Warrant title must follow the regulations set by The Lord Chamberlain. What is the RWHA Seminar? RWHA Sustainability Seminar was held in central London, in October 2021. With guest speakers, including those of which A&E Fire Security are also proud members, the...
