Fire, Health and Safety

31/10/2023

29/10/2023

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⚠️URGENT RECALL: The Works is urgently recalling three kids' Halloween masks. The products present a risk of burns as it has been identified that they pose a flammability risk if exposed to a naked flame.

If you own one, please stop using it immediately and return to The Works for a full refund. No receipt is necessary.

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09/09/2023

If you want to learn about fire extinguishers in hotels and similar facilities, check out our Fact File 94. This document is divided into three categories, each containing information on the types of premises covered.

Additionally, you'll find links to complete guidelines from relevant third parties at the top of each page. The guidelines include helpful quotes and other important information.

Read More: https://bit.ly/3Z696yu

09/09/2023

BS 8214 gives recommendations for the specification, installation, and maintenance of timber-based fire doors. The recommendations are applicable to timber-based hinged or pivoted pedestrian door assemblies or door leaves, fitted into frames of any material.
If you're un-sure it's best to check!👆 Fire doors save lives!

06/08/2022

A good rule of thumb to gauge if noise levels in your workplace are too high is too have a look at this table. If you think noise is too excessive then consult the guidance in L108
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l108.htm

25/07/2022

https://www.fia.uk.com/news/landmark-english-court-ruling-finds-contractor-liable-for-cost-of-removing-unsafe-cladding.html

Contractor ordered to pay damages towards the cost of removing cladding it had fitted to four residential tower blocks in Gosport. Hampshire. This landmark ruling establishes the legal liability for remedial safety work on buildings.

Housing association awarded damages for remedial work on tower blocks in wake of Grenfell fire

30/08/2021

13/07/2021

Nothing like a fire drill to cement the theory training...

15/06/2021

Another fire risk assessor prosecuted for not conducting simple checks

Following the hearing at Southampton Crown Court on 1 June, the company providing the fire risk assessment for Cranleigh House, UK Fire Consulting Ltd (of which Mr Morgan is a Director), was fined £20,000 and costs of £19,952 for the same offence. The managing agent for the premises, Denfords Prop...

08/06/2021

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