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Lithium-ion batteries are commonplace in a whole host of applications. From smartphones to laptops, the majority of electronic devices will include lithium-ion batteries, meaning workplaces throughout the country are likely to include copious amounts of them. While they’re extremely useful, they also present a fire risk. Primarily, careless waste management of these batteries has been known to result in the breakout of fire, with the Environmental Services Association (ESA) stating...
For businesses in every industry, it’s essential to have appropriate commercial fire safety equipment in place. As well as keeping people and property safe from the risk of fire, having the right fire safety systems in place is part of the legal obligations of an employer. According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is the legal responsibility of business owners to ensure that ‘appropriate fire fighting equipment’ is in place. fire fighting equ...
Fire extinguishers play a fundamental role in the commercial fire safety of every organization, helping to provide businesses with firefighting equipment that can be used if the worst happens. As well as being used to extinguish a blaze should one occur, fire extinguishers can help prevent a fire from spreading- protecting both the life of those on the premises and the property itself. importance of fire extinguishers The importance of fire extinguishers cannot be underestimated, and wi...
The chances are users are familiar with a whole host of fire safety signs. Fire exits, extinguishers, and alarm signs are common in a whole host of day-to-day environments, including in supermarkets, clothing stores, cinemas, and more. If users run, own, or manage a business or commercial organization, fire signage should play a crucial role in commercial fire safety procedures. fire signage Not only can they help direct people to evacuation routes during an emergency, but they can...
Fire can ravage a workplace, causing destruction to the business’ property and risking the lives of the employees. fire safety training With this in mind, having appropriate fire safety procedures in place is vital to keep people and property protected. This includes fire safety training, which gives people within the organization the skills needed to be a designated fire warden, implement the relevant fire safety processes, and keep people safe. ...
When it comes to commercial fire safety, a wide range of regulations and legislation must be followed. One of the most fundamental aspects of fire safety within a business or commercial organization is the fire safety equipment that is used to protect people if a fire does occur. Typically, this takes the form of fire extinguishers. fire fighting equipment According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it’s the legal responsibility of the owner of the premises...
