This week we’re stepping over to the dark side and talking a little bit taboo. Unfortunately, we’re not going to be turning down the heat in this issue – but you don’t need to worry, that’s just a metaphor! But there are, no doubt, going to be some elements of what you read that might …
#3 The Ignited Issue: Arson Prevention & Knowing Where The Buck Stops Read More »
Are you a dentist or the manager of a dental practice juggling about a million tasks? Has fire safety fallen to the wayside a little? At WFP, we understand the pressures at hand and are here to help take the weight off a little. Read on to find out what you need to be doing …
How to Keep Your Dental Practice Safe and Legally Compliant Read More »
The BS 5839 Part 1 is a code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire protection systems in commercial/non-domestic premises. These “non-domestic premises” include offices, shops and shopping centres, hotels, public houses and restaurants, hospitals, schools, churches and care homes, among many others. It also includes the communal areas of domestic …
The Essential, Easy Guide to the BS 5839-1: 2017 Read More »
Every business and commercial premises will have a ‘Responsible Person’. When it comes to fire safety, the buck stops with them. Here’s everything you need to know from how to identify your building’s ‘Responsible Person’ to exactly what they’re responsible for. What this article covers: What is meant by the ‘Responsible Person’? The Regulatory Reform …
Who is the ‘Responsible Person’ for Fire Safety? Read More »
The essential guide to fire safety in care homes. Care homes, unlike other premises, have significant responsibilities and steps to undertake when it comes to fire safety. With vulnerable occupants who need the maximum amount of time possible to evacuate a building, there’s strategies and precautions every care home’s ‘Responsible Person’ needs to be aware …
As a business owner, you’ve got many priorities. Having an up-to-date Fire Risk Assessment is one of them. The law changed in 2005 regarding Fire Risk Assessments. Before that time, the friendly fire officer would come round and tell you what to do, and as long as you followed their advice, you would have been …
What is a Fire Risk Assessment and Do I Need One? Read More »
Fire alarm testing must be carried out every week. This will usually be carried out by your commercial premises’ designated person or the site’s ‘Responsible Person’. The problem is that many people don’t feel confident enough with their fire alarm to put the system in ‘test’ and carry out the test. But, with knowledge and …
Top 5 Dos & Don’ts When Doing Your Weekly Fire Alarm Test Read More »
