Installing fire safety procedures in guest houses
When it comes to fire safety in establishments such as these, it can bring up different issues than you would find with other business environments. This is mainly due to the fact that, at any one time, there could be a number of people present in the building who are not on staff.
As fire safety is a challenge for these kinds of businesses, it is necessary to install the correct fire fighting and prevention equipment, while it is also important that fire procedures are put in place.
Most of the people on the premises who are coming and going will not know about the measures you have adopted for fire safety and so you need to consider how you will relay this information to them and ensure that your employees are trained to deal with the situation.
So you can be assured that a safe evacuation of the building can take place in the event of a fire it is required that a certain number of staff are trained as fire wardens, depending on the size of your building. These designated personnel can be sent on a relevant course which is specific to the industry.
When looking at the fire training courses available, make sure you only select a qualified and reputable training provider.
Firefighters called to Bolton waste recycling blaze
It has been reported that a fire which broke out at a waste recycling plant in Blackrod on Tuesday night required around 60 firefighters to get it under control.
Fire crews were called to the blaze at the recycling plant on Station Road in the village, which is close to the M61 motorway, shortly before 8pm.
The fire on the plant site caused black smoke to drift across the busy motorway, but no injuries were reported.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are now investigating the cause of the blaze at the waste recycling plant.
When a fire breaks out at a plant such as this one, it is imperative for employees to follow all the procedures that are in place in terms of evacuation and fire safety.
As it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure the safety of workers when on site, it is necessary to ensure there are designated personnel who are trained to be competent at fire safety and know what to do in the case of a fire.
There are fire safety training courses now available to make sure that this is always the case. Your staff will be trained in reducing the risk of fire on the premises and to manage fire safety for the site.
Ensuring fire safety measures are in place on construction sites
Those who work on construction sites and in similar environments will know only too well the dangers involved in this type of work. These kinds of working environments are dangerous due to a number of different reasons.
On construction sites you will find that many combustible materials are present which could easily catch fire at any time. The portable electric tools used by workers are types of equipment that needs to be handled very carefully.
Therefore, the risk of fire associated with construction sites is a lot higher than it would be with a typical office building for instance. In order to meet the need for effective forward planning and the level of training necessary in fire safety, a number of courses have been devised by industry professionals.
There is now a course which has been developed especially for those who work on construction sites. This training is suitable for any relevant personnel who are tasked with managing fire safety on a site to remain in accordance with the ‘Joint Code of Practice’ Fire Prevention on Construction Sites regulations.
If you send your employees on such a course, they can expect to be given training on things like emergency procedures and fire prevention so they can be deemed competent in fire safety.
Get your portable appliances tested
Did you know that businesses are obliged by law to make sure that the electrical equipment on their work premises are tested regularly by a competent person? When it comes to PAT (Portable Appliance Testing) it is necessary that your company complies with the current health and safety regulations in the workplace.
In order for your electrical equipment such as computers, kettles, drills and heaters etc. to be tested in accordance with the four acts of legislation, you can now count on fire training specialists to carry out this important task for you.
The equipment will be tested by competent engineers using specialist PAT testing machines and you will be shown a report from the tests on a printout. Any faults can be identified during testing and a prohibition of use notice will have to be put in place until repairs have been carried out.
By getting the equipment tested on a regular basis, the frequency of which is dependent on the type of appliance, but should be done at least annually, you can ensure that you meet your legal obligations. If you don’t and you should experience a fire on the premises, the HSE or fire services will check your records to see when the equipment was last tested, possibly resulting in action being taken.
Ensuring fire safety in legal practices and professional institutions
Fire safety should be an important consideration for every business. However, some industries require a more tailored approach when it comes to how these procedures are implemented and the specialist knowledge that is required by staff.
There are a number of issues surrounding fire safety in legal practices and professional institutions that require an appropriate fire safety system to be in place because of the kinds of information that these businesses hold.
With the huge amount of legal and sensitive documentation stored on these premises, this would have serious repercussions in the event of a fire taking place. This would also create a situation where there is a lot of fuel to feed the blaze and allowing it to spread through the building.
Due to these high risks, fire safety is of paramount importance to any such organisation. A Fire Safety in Legal Practices and Professional Institutions course would therefore be welcome in covering all these areas and the issues specific to this type of business.
When sending staff on a course like this, you can rest assured that the fire safety training will be carried out by highly experienced trainers with a strong background in the fire service.