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The Beacon - June 2016
London Fire Brigade believes that following a few simple steps can ensure you have a suitable and sufficient risk assessment and that people will be protected from fire.
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The Beacon - March 2016
How EN54-compliant wireless alarm systems minimise risks on construction sites.
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The Beacon - December 2015
Employers and organisations should not just rely on the building plan and layout design when preparing an evacuation plan. This important document needs to be tailored to the specific requirements of the workforce.
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The Beacon - November 2015
Parliament has approved the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.
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The Beacon - June 2015
Passive fire protection plays an essential role in providing fire safety protection. It is vital that fire doors are installed and maintained as fit for purpose.
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The Beacon - April 2015
UK fire safety has received another boost in the wake of the government's recent decision to make
smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms mandatory in privately-rented accommodation.
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The Beacon - February 2015
The latest report from the Arson Prevention Forum has warned that while the number of deliberately started fires and associated fatalities have fallen over a 10-year period, they still account for 45% of all fires attended.
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The Beacon - December 2014
Company bosses are being urged to put fire safety at the top of their Christmas list this year as companies are legally responsible for taking fire safety precautions at their own premises.
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The Beacon - October 2014
Plumis Automist has been used in one of the country's larger independent boarding schools in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire by Mainpoint Fire Protection as a key part of an alternative fire protection scheme.
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The Beacon - August 2014
Ninety percent of small businesses with fewer than 10 employees are failing to conduct appropriate fire-risk assessments or follow basic fire-safety procedures, a survey has revealed.
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