How to survive a fire in your home. Picture the scenario. Your family are all tucked up in bed. You retired about an hour ago and you’re just in that half asleep half awake state. You’re disturbed by a noise – an alarm. Is it a house alarm – someone’s … Read More
A trail of ants marching through your home is not the most pleasant experience, and the presence of this menace can be a source of long-term annoyance as well as structural damage, plus the possibility of bacteria and illness. Therefore, it’s good to know how to get rid of ants … Read More
How to get rid of spiders from your home. 5 – Top tips to make your home spider free! Trying to get rid of spiders from your home can be a daunting task, but with a few simple remedies, tips and tactics, your days of living in fear of the … Read More
When choosing a cot for your new baby you could do worse than giving some thought to cot safety standards UK. When it comes to buying a cot we often have a number of priorities. First thoughts might be aesthetic. i.e. does it match with the decor, is it a … Read More
What are the British Standards? The British Standards Institute (BSI) is appointed by the UK Government as the national standards body for the UK. BSI holds the Royal Charter and represents UK interests at the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the European Standards Organizations … Read More
Child Blind Cord Safety is a term used to make homeowners aware of the dangers of strangulation from loop cords on window blinds of all types. Window blinds are a feature of many homes up and down the country and are possibly now more common than curtains as a form … Read More
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 as amended in 2003 and 2006 (or more commonly MHSAW regulations) was introduced to support the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and specify a range of management issues that must be addressed and implemented in all workplaces. The … Read More
Not all fire extinguishers are suitable for all types of fires. What are the different types of fire extinguishers, and what are they designed for? When choosing an extinguisher, whether for home or work, it’s essential to know. The Fire Triangle. Fires need three things to start and burn. 1.) … Read More
What should you do if you discover a fire at home? The difference between having a plan and leaving it to chance may literally be the difference between whether you and your family get out to safety, or perish. While I appreciate this is a grim statement, sadly it’s also … Read More
A house fire, particularly in the middle of the night can be one of the most frightening and devastating experiences anybody could imagine. Therefore, it’s in your interest to know and fully understand what should you do in the event of a fire. Contents of this article a). Kitchen.b). Living … Read More
