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  • Don’t panic over ISO 7010

    Don’t panic over ISO 7010

    It is a measure of how slow the wheels in Brussels turn that ISO 7010 covering Hazard Warning and Safety Signs has taken 10 years to arrive as a true European Standard. First published in 2003 as I...
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  • Children fail testing of Smoke Alarms

    Children fail testing of Smoke Alarms

    The widespread installation of Domestic smoke alarms in UK homes is credited by many fire safety professionals with the significant fall in serious home fires and consequent fatalities over recent...
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  • Practical uses for a Fire Extinguisher Stand

    Practical uses for a Fire Extinguisher Stand

    [skus]STA002EDS2,CAB014FCD,TRO014DET9X2[/skus] The correct Siting of fire extinguishers is an important consideration for compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO). To quote t...
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  • When to use a Foam Fire Extinguisher

    When to use a Foam Fire Extinguisher

    [skus]EXT014FSP1-FREE,EXT014FSPW100,EXT002FSP3[/skus] When it comes to choosing a fire extinguisher you need to assess the type of fire risks present and compare these risks with the fire suppress...
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  • What is the best way to extinguish a barbecue fire?

    What is the best way to extinguish a barbecue fire?

    [skus]BLA0141212K40,BLA0141212EK40,SIG037FB208[/skus] At long last winter has released its grip and by all accounts the fickle British weather is set to skip the Spring season and plough straight ...
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  • Many landlords fail the test on Gas Safety

    Many landlords fail the test on Gas Safety

    With the scarcity of affordable housing and the stringent restrictions on Mortgage lending it is not surprising that the number of rented properties is booming. Anyone considering renting a propert...
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  • Has the Welsh Assembly ignored the facts on Fire Sprinklers?

    Has the Welsh Assembly ignored the facts on Fire Sprinklers?

    Back in February 2011 the Welsh Assembly voted through legislation to require fire sprinklers in all new housing including single occupancy houses, flats, care homes and university halls of residen...
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  • Is Legislation needed on Carbon Monoxide Safety?

    Is Legislation needed on Carbon Monoxide Safety?

    The deaths of three family members living in a static home at the Tremarle Park in Camborne Cornwall last week highlights once again the deadly effects of Carbon Monoxide. John Cook, his wife Audr...
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  • Coroner calls for fire sprinklers in tower blocks

    Coroner calls for fire sprinklers in tower blocks

    Anyone reading my previous blogs will know I am a fan of fire sprinklers. In the right applications, they are without doubt the most effective fire protection for property and arguably life safety...
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  • Be prepared for car fires.

    Be prepared for car fires.

    Sad as it may seem to some, I like to keep abreast of the fire incident statistics to make sure we can alert customers to any new trends in fire safety incidents. I was surprised to read that in th...
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  • When to choose a CO2 Fire Extinguisher

    When to choose a CO2 Fire Extinguisher

    [skus]EXT002CO22,EXT002CO25,EXT002CO25ST[/skus] Of all the different types of fire extinguisher available when and where to use a Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher is the least well understood. A C...
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  • Ozzy Osbourne lit by Candle

    Ozzy Osbourne lit by Candle

    With winter snow and ice affecting much of the country causing power outages in the hardest hit areas, a few candles scattered round the house may give a comforting glow but careless use results i...
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