by Fire Brand | Oct 25, 2024 | compliance, Fire prevention, fire safety
Fire safety inspections form an integral part of fire risk assessments. In the United Kingdom, this falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and should be a regular practice carried out by a property’s “responsible person.” Yet, according to UK...
by Fire Brand | Sep 27, 2024 | compliance, Fire prevention, fire safety, Property
Evacuation procedures form an essential part of ensuring workplace safety, particularly in environments like factories and large buildings, where the potential risks are higher. In South Africa, the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHS Act) mandates...
by Fire Brand | Aug 13, 2023 | compliance, Fire Equipment, fire safety
With so many people working from home and living in units in complexes and cluster homes, employers have a duty to ensure that employees are safe wherever they work. Part of this would be advising them of fire safety at home or in the home office. While fire has had...
by Fire Brand | Dec 27, 2022 | compliance, Fire Equipment, Fire prevention, fire safety, Uncategorized
A fire risk assessment is a process conducted by a competent person to identify fire hazards and evaluate the risks to people, property and assets. It is a crucial part of the management of any company and takes as many precautions as possible to prevent the risk of...
by Fire Brand | Nov 12, 2021 | compliance, Fire Equipment, Fire prevention, fire safety, Uncategorized
Continuing our short articles about fire prevention. Last month we looked at Fire Escapes. This month we look at Fire Prevention and Planning. Insurance, which your organisation should have, will only pay-out for damage to buildings and equipment. Depending on your...
by Fire Brand | Apr 15, 2021 | compliance, Covid-19, Fire Equipment, fire safety
Fire prevention and safety measures in the time of Covid In these unprecedented times in which we find ourselves due to the pandemic, it should be remembered that fire safety cannot be put on hold. With less people on site, it may be tempting to relax, but fire...
