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5 Fire Safety Signs You Need in The Workplace
As a responsible business owner, it’s important to remember that safety signs need to be implemented in the workplace. A sign however, is not a substitute for safety equipment, but it should be an indicator of risk, and therefore needs to be seen to be of any use. As...
WestQuay Shoppers Do Not See Fire Exits
Emergency evacuation at WestQuay highlights areas for improvement in the shopping centre’s emergency procedures
Hazard Warning Signs for Construction Sites
Every construction site has a duty to provide sufficient information to protect the health and safety of anybody who comes near.
Did London Hospital Staff Ignore Fire Alarm?
Reports from a patient at a London hospital suggest that lives could be put at risk by staff ignoring fire alarms – and next time it could be a genuine emergency.
Britain’s Oldest Hotel Burns Down
Credited as Britain’s first hotel, the Royal Clarence was built in 1769. But the building has been completely destroyed after fire broke out in a neighbouring art gallery.
Fire Safety Advice – Do Not Leave Candles Unattended
Unattended candles are a big fire risk this time of year. But when it comes to your business, fire safety is an important issue all year round.
Causes Of Fires in the Workplace
HSE legislation requires businesses to have adequate fire safety procedures in place, but accidents will still happen. What are the most common causes of workplace fires?
Laptop and Phone Chargers Pose Fire Risk in the Office
A laptop left on charge overheated and caught fire, causing significant damage to a home in Milton Keynes. The fire has been blamed on use of a cheap counterfeit charger.
The British Still Lead In Health And Safety
How The 2012 Olympic Park Has Helped Improve UK Construction Site Safety Improved safety standards during the construction of the 2012 Olympic Park, London has helped reduce construction site deaths in the UK. Yet global site safety is still shockingly remiss. A...
Technology Helps Monitor Construction Worker Safety
SmartSite promises to change health and safety for the better – so how does it work?