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By law, your business is required to follow fire safety regulations. Otherwise you could risk a fine or even prison. Therefore, at the very least, your business needs to provide fire safety training in order to stay within the law, although the safety of you and your employees is, of course, the main imperative. Fire evacuation training We’ve all got used to fire drills being a part of our working lives, and many drills are ‘helpfully’ announced in advance, which allows you t

Fires pose a significant threat to homes, families, and belongings. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, implementing proper fire safety measures can greatly reduce the likelihood of a fire and minimise its impact if one occurs. Whether you’re a new homeowner or have lived in your residence for years, here are ten essential fire safety tips to help protect your home and loved ones. While it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, implementing proper fire safety measure

Fire is and continues to be one of the most dangerous threats to human life and property in general. Even though we as a civilisation have made numerous strides towards innovation, fire-related incidents continue to torment us every now and then. We thought it would be fit to start from the basics and shed some light on fire compartmentation within buildings and talk about the importance of dividing buildings into different compartments to enhance the means of escape. So, le

Portable fire extinguishing equipment. How often should fire extinguishers be serviced? Well, the Fire Safety Order 2005 contains extensive regulations regarding fire safety equipment and the legal requirements that are in place when it comes to fire protection for your building. However, fire extinguishers need maintaining to ensure they operate effectively and safely. With that in mind, continue reading to discover everything you need to know. How often do you need to ha

It is vital that fire extinguishers work effectively when they are needed, as they play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of both personnel and property during an emergency situation. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to ensure that your business has an annual inspection conducted by a competent person in accordance with British Standard 5306 Part 3. This standard outlines the requirements for the maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, ensuring that they are alwa

Veteran Fire Safety’s Fire Risk assessment approach is ideally suited to medium to high-risk businesses, or where there are not suitably qualified, trained, or experienced fire safety personnel within an organisation. All businesses (large and small) have the responsibility to carry out regular Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s). If a business has 5 or more people working within a premises a written record of your Fire Risk Assessment must be kept. With our network of assessors, w