Fires in the workplace are still a common occurrence, with information like this it’s easy to see the importance of having a competent and reliable fire alarm system in place to ensure you have adequate protection. Therefore it is important to consider your fire prevention/strategies. These should be reviewed regularly to ensure your employees are […]
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A Guide to Fire Risk Assessments for Your Business
A Fire Risk assessment is required by law under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. However, a written record of your Fire Risk Assessment must be kept if your business has 5 or more employees. If you are found guilty of breaking the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, you can face anything from a […]
Suspected Arson Attack at Manchester Flats
An investigation is underway after a flat fire in Hulme, Manchester left three people in hospital on Tuesday 25th June. The Fire Service were called to Hulme High Street at around 7.30 AM on the Tuesday morning after smoke was seen coming from the flat windows. Three fire engines from Moss Side, Salford and Manchester […]
Choosing The Right Fire Risk Assessor For YOUR Business
You need a Fire Risk Assessment, but how do you know which Assessor to choose? A Fire Risk Assessment can be carried out by anyone who is competent to do so, however it is highly recommended to use a specialist company. If your local Fire and Rescue authority attends site and deems your assessment and […]
CQC Findings Show Improvements Are Needed In Manchester Surgeries
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) investigation has highlighted multiple fire related areas for improvements across GP surgeries. The CQC has been inspecting surgeries across Manchester and Cheshire this year, inspectors were sent to make sure surgeries are providing patients with a safe and effective service. Surgeries were then rated outstanding, good, requires improvement, or inadequate. […]
Hotel Guests Evacuated after Huge Blaze Affects Manor House Hotel
Guests and staff had to be evacuated from a popular hotel during the early hours of Tuesday 2nd April, after a large fire broke out at Manor House Hotel in Alsager, Stoke-On-Trent. Four fire crews from Alsager, Crew, Congleton and Staffordshire attended the incident. Which originated at 5.47AM, from within the kitchen area. An investigation […]
Social Housing Company Works With Regulators to Turn Around Breach of Standards
GreenSquare Group had been found to be in breach of the Home Standard by the Regulator of Social Housing. The breaches were due to failing to meet the statutory duty to take precautions to ensure its premises are safe. Including the tenants inside. After a Fire Risk Assessment, a large number of high priority actions […]
Housing Association Found Guilty after Failing to Act On Fire Risk Assessment Findings
Kinsman Housing Limited has been found guilty by the Regulator of Social Housing for Breaching the Home Standard. This includes requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. As a result of a survey being carried out in December 2018 a number of serious and wide-ranging, defects and repair issues were highlighted. This lead […]
Fire Brigade states over 50% of Care Homes Are Failing Fire Safety Audits
The London Fire and Rescue Service have written to every care home across London, demanding they urgently review their fire risk assessments and staff training. Figures released in February 2019 showed 101 of the 177 Care Homes investigated had failed the audits. Potentially causing danger to residents and staff. The fire brigades findings included the […]
World Duty Free Switches to Assured for a Scheduled Arrival!
World Duty Free World Duty Free depend on Assured for a scheduled arrival, without delays! The World Duty Free (WDF) Group, founded in 1997 operates over 550 stores and duty-free shops across the globe. Being the UK’s leading travel retailer, they offer ‘the ultimate airport shopping experience’, playing host to a large selection of world-renowned […]
