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
Before we look at the 5 steps to a fire risk assessment, it’s often helpful to firstly understand why we carry out a risk assessment in the first place. In this case it is to prevent the occurrence of fire and manage the risks which may cause a fire to … Read More
What are the CDM Regulations 2015? – The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 became law on April 6th 2015, and is an update on previous regulations first introduced in 1994. The aim of the regulation is to set out guidance and protection measures for those involved in construction works … Read More
Radon is a naturally occurring radio active gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It often enters the home or workplace due to the air pressure inside a building being lower than pressure in the soil around your building’s foundations. Therefore, if affected, you NEED … Read More
We all have a duty to comply with health and safety in the workplace, even when working from home. UK health and safety has evolved over several hundreds of years and was formalised in 1974. It is a very complex Act of Parliament which was designed to be fluid so … Read More
