Affordable Lighting
Thursday 23rd February 2017
We have recently replaced the assembly hall lighting at St Michael's School Farnsfield with energy efficient Led lighting. Not only does this lighting emit a brighter lux of lighting it will ultimately save the school money on their lighting bills in the future. Which in turn is good for the environment. So to discuss you lighting requirements, either emergency or general lighting then please get in touch and start saving today!
Fire safety in the workplace. Don't gamble with Safety!
Thursday 16th February 2017
Enforcement, appeals and penalties Your local fire and rescue authority visits premises to check the fire risk assessment and fire prevention measures are appropriate. Fire safety officers should help you understand the rules and comply with them. They can also take action if they think your fire safety measures aren't adequate. For example, they might issue an informal notice suggesting safety measures. They could also give you a formal fire safety notice. They'll tell you how to fix the problems described in the notice. Alterations notice You could get an alterations notice if your premises have high safety risks or will have high safety risks if the use of the premises changes. Enforcement notice You could get an enforcement notice if the fire and rescue authority finds…
Calls for better fire protection for students
Monday 13th February 2017
The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association has called for better fire suppression systems in student accommodation after a major fire ripped through a block of student flats in Bristol. The fire, which broke out earlier this week, is believed to have started in a kitchen but swiftly spread destroying the roof and two floors of the building. Avon Fire and Rescue Service said that more than 40 firefighters - using four fire engines and a turntable ladder - were needed to extinguish the blaze. The BAFSA spokes person said that a properly installed and maintained sprinkler system would have suppressed the fire and limited the damage. A research study carried out by Optimal Economics earlier this year on behalf…
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation
Wednesday 8th February 2017
The aim of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to administer CPR and use an AED safely and in accordance with current protocols. By the end of the course, learners will be able to: Understand basic life support requirements Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator. Why gamble with Safety? Learn First Aid and Save a Life! Book your course today!
PAT - Portable appliance testing the facts!
Wednesday 25th January 2017
Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. There are many myths around PAT testing and its frequency, here are answers to five common queries. 1: Portable Electrical Devices must be tested every year, is this correct? The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury is maintained in a safe condition. However, the Regulations do not specify what needs to be done, by whom or how frequently (i.e. inspection or testing of electrical appliances isn't a legal requirement, nor do they make it a legal requirement to undertake this annually). 2: How frequently do Electrical Appliances need to…
Woking landlord hit with fine for failing to install fire alarms!
Tuesday 24th January 2017
Private landlord from Woking has been fined £4,500 and ordered to pay an additional £3,732 in costs by breaching health and safety rules. This is the fourth such prosecution of its kind in Woking Borough in the last six months. Mr Alan Fowler was charged with failing to carry out vital work that would ensure the safety of his tenants, including the installation of smoke alarms to protect tenants in case of fire. The initial inspection of the property was undertaken on 23 December 2015 at which states it was found in an appalling state of disrepair. This was followed by a second inspection, undertaken on 29 December 2015, where Mr Fowler was ordered to commence a series of improvement…
Huge £200,000 fine for Nottingham business over fire safety offences! Landlords Be aware!
Monday 23rd January 2017
Nottingham business providing residential accommodation in the city has admitted to a number of breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Mr Robert Singh, director of Nottingham Student Lettings Limited was fined £150,000 and ordered to pay costs of £40,000 after a prosecution by the fire service. Mr Singh was also sentenced to three months imprisonment suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay £5,000 in costs. The offences included failing to comply with a Prohibition Notice issued by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service on 1 October 2013, and failing to comply with an Enforcement Notice served later that same month. The Court heard that, despite being given an extended compliance period until March 2014, Mr Singh had failed to provide a…
To Busy To Train Your Staff Throughout The Week?
Saturday 21st January 2017
We all know that in order to look after your staff and keep them motivated then you need to ensure that they feel valued and invested in. One way by doing this is to ensure that they receive appropriate training so they can succeed in their roles. But What if your business is simply to busy through the week for this training to take place and you cannot manage to give your staff the time off in order for them to receive their training. At Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd we will happily come to your place of work at the weekend in order to fulfill your companies training ambitions. Blockfoil in Nottingham have recently took advantage of this…
Portable Fire Fighting Equipment.
Friday 20th January 2017
We Have just supplied Qualvis Print & Packaging Ltd with additional portable fire extinguishers and signage. Just some of the range of fire fighting equipment we can supply for our customers. Additional products sourced and supplied are fire blankets, fire ladders, evacuation chairs, emergency escape lighting, fire alarms/CCTV systems, fire log books, fire stands, fire hose reels and much more. If you require any advice on what your site may require then please get in touch for a free no b obligation quote.
The Institute of Fire Safety Managers
Wednesday 18th January 2017
Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd are pleased to be awarded membership of The Institute of Fire Safety Managers! This membership demonstrates our companies professionalism, competence and continuous professional development within the fire Industry sector. At Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd we are always striving to be innovative and to provide fire safety guidance, training and advice which meets our clients expectations. Visit our website and see what services we can provide for your company including cost saving solutions.