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  14 quick tips for fire safety on construction sites

  Fire safety on construction sites is a real issue, because of the changing nature of the hazards as building work progresses. Our 14 quick tips represent the tip of an iceberg of information, but ...

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  Why we love Chimney Fire Safety Week

  Come on, own up. If you burn solid fuel, can you remember the last time you had the chimney swept? If not, you’re lining yourself up to be on the list for a visit from the Fire Brigade, because it...

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  Why ignoring fire safety advice for landlords could land you in jail

  [skus]EXT002HOME1,EXT014FSP1-FREE,DET014FA9V[/skus] A five-month jail sentence and a £100,000 penalty have been imposed on a private landlord because his greed made him put profit before tenants –...

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  Players with fire: how to ensure fire safety in theatres

  Fire and Safety Centre explores the rules around fire safety in theatres and performance venues. Venue operators must be familiar with the fire extinguisher requirements and ensure that they have ...

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  Three cheers for Facilities Managers on World FM Day

  To celebrate World FM Day, let’s hear it for the world’s Facilities Managers, too often taken for granted as they perform their vital role in businesses across the globe! It is easy to underestima...

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  Fire doors: The problem with holding them open

  [skus]ACC116DORG,ACC116DORGR,ACC116DORGW[/skus] Fire door retainers are crucial to hold open fire doors legally and safely. The Shuttle fire door retainer combines great technology with unbeatable...

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  Do you have these 6 essential items for office safety?

  [skus]EXT014FSP1B-FREE,LOG014A4DH,POS035HSLL[/skus] By law, if you employ more than 5 people then a fire risk assessment needs to be carried out. Now, we’re not guaranteeing that these items will ...

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  Did you know these five interesting facts about care homes?

  In this article we look at some facts about care homes as well as celebrating the importance of care homes to the community. At Fire and Safety Centre we supply products that help care homes to fu...

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  Simple guide to buying a fire extinguisher

  [skus]EXT014FSP1-FREE,EXT173WM14,EXT002PSP1[/skus] The options facing anyone buying a fire extinguisher might seem bewildering, especially as lives may depend on making the right choice. This no-n...

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  Fire and safety advice centre – All the information you ever need to know on all things fire and safety

  Our fire and safety advice centre provides invaluable learning tools and information to help both businesses and individuals choose the right fire and safety products and stay on the right side of...

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  The Crucial Role an Evac Chair Plays in Fire Evacuation Procedures

    Fire evacuation procedures are used to facilitate the safe evacuation of everyone in a building, including those who are mobility-restricted. With laws and legislation surrounding fire safety eva...

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  House deeds storage that’s as safe as houses

  Fire and Safety Centre looks at how the technology of fireproof filing cabinets can offer fireproof document storage bringing modern benefits for traditional ways. The arrival of the digital age h...

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