HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: How to stay on the front foot with fire safety in the care home setting
Fire safety is a critical concern for care homes, where vulnerable residents require specialised evacuation plans and strict compliance with regulations. Standards continue to evolve, placing increased responsibility on care home managers to ensure buildings, staff, and emergency protocols meet the latest requirements. Here’s how care homes can stay compliant, mitigate risks, and protect residents, based on input for […]
Is your site Fire Safety up to standard?
By Duct Hygiene Fire safety in care homes is not just a compliance issue; it’s a matter of life and death. The importance of properly functioning fire safety measures cannot be overstated, as they are essential for protecting residents, staff, and property. A recent project by Duct Hygiene highlights the critical need for robust fire […]
The unsung hero of building safety: Fire damper maintenance
When it comes to building safety, fire dampers are hidden heroes. Designed to prevent fire and smoke from spreading through HVAC systems, they safeguard lives and property. Despite their critical role, fire damper maintenance is often overlooked, exposing buildings to risks and legal liabilities. At Duct Hygiene, we provide expert services to ensure your building’s […]
Webinar on the Importance of Digital Fire Logbooks – Register today!
The humble fire logbook, a critical link in the safety of millions of UK buildings, will take centre stage at a webinar on February 23rd, when figures from the fire and property industries come together to discuss its increasing importance amid rapidly evolving fire legislation, regulations and best practice. Hosted by Fire Safety Matters the […]
Tio Fire Safety hosts webinar on the importance of digital fire logbooks
The humble fire logbook, a critical link in the safety of millions of UK buildings, will take centre stage at a webinar on February 23rd, when figures from the fire and property industries come together to discuss its increasing importance amid rapidly evolving fire legislation, regulations and best practice. Hosted by Fire Safety Matters the […]
Tio Fire Safety delivers UK first with revolutionary digital logbook
Health and Social Care Professionals with fire and safety responsibilities can now benefit from the UK’s first true digital fire logbook and compliance system from Tio Fire Safety. Cloud-based and permitted under BS5839-1, Tio’s true Digital Fire Logbook is priced and designed to replace a range of paper logbooks, and is pre-configured to bring together […]
The burning question: Are care providers doing enough when it comes to fire safety?
By Alex Wilkins, Head of Business Development at iHASCO Fire can have a devastating effect on organisations; around 70% of businesses fail within three years of a major fire – so why are so many care organisations taking risks when it comes to fire safety? Without exception, fire safety is considered a fundamental responsibility and […]
Fire safety in care homes: How to ensure you are compliant
By Silas Campbell, Marketing and Communications Executive, Blueleaf We all know how damaging a fire can be; from seeing the devastating effects of the Grenfell Tower incident, to witnessing centuries worth of history burning down with the Notre Dam. Failing to conduct adequate and efficient fire safety checks makes the possibility of a disaster striking […]
