Not just a Fire safety company!
Tuesday 17th January 2017
Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd have recently won the contract to install new energy efficient general lighting at St Michael's school Fransfield. Not only can we advise on the correct lighting spec you require for your site but what product will give you the best return on your investment. At Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd we undertake all manner of electrical installation work which is all certified by NICEIC certification. For more information on what we can do for you, get in touch for a Free no obligation quote!
Managing Multiple Contractors on site!
Friday 13th January 2017
Managing multiple contractors on one works site is a hectic and complicated job. As well as the site running smoothly, you also have to consider the needs of lots of different individuals on site. You also need to consider managing your cost centers. At Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd we have the solution. We can provide the following, reducing the need for multiple contractors and enable you to control costs ! Fire risk assessmentFire safety training/Fire warden trainingFirst aid at work trainingHealth and safety trainingEvacuation chair trainingFire extinguisher sales, maintenance and installation Fire safety signageFire alarm installation and maintenance Fire door maintenanceCCTV installation and maintenanceEmergency lighting installation and maintenanceElectrical condition surveysElectrical installsDoor access control systemsPat testing So why not reduce…
Sprinkler system saving business from financial ruin and loss of life!
Thursday 12th January 2017
It is reported a business in Bicester, Oxfordshire, was saved from devastation after a fire broke out due to the sprinkler system fitted at the premises. Firefighters from the surrounding area were called to Wyndehams Bicester shortly before 8.40pm, to a fire in the compressor room. When they arrived crews found the sprinkler system had activated and staff had been evacuated. The fire was extinguished and the parts of the site that were unaffected returned to normal operation. Group manager Dave Bray, fire protection and business safety manager for Cherwell and West Oxfordshire, said: "This incident clearly demonstrates the benefit of businesses having an automatic water suppression system to protect their plant, product and buildings. "The site workers were…
Fire safety in the workplace
Wednesday 11th January 2017
1. Who is responsible? You are responsible for fire safety in business or other non-domestic premises if you're: an employerthe ownerthe landlordan occupieror anyone else with control of the premises, eg a facilities manager, building manager, managing agent or risk assessor You are known as the 'responsible person'. If there's more than one responsible person, you have to work together to meet your responsibilities. The Fire Safety Order also applies if you have paying guests, eg if you run a bed and breakfast, guesthouse or let a self-catering property. Fire safety rules are different in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Responsibilities As the responsible person you must: carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment of the premises and review it regularly tell staff or their representatives about…
Landlords Beware ! Book your Fire risk assessment today!
Monday 9th January 2017
Manchester landlord has been ordered to serve a 12-month jail sentence, suspended for two years, with 200 hours unpaid work and told to pay £11,025 costs after fire officers found numerous dangerous features to a property under his ownership. Fire safety officer came upon Mr Karamat Hussain's property by chance, uncovering a series of safety issues including a broken fire alarm, a lack of effective fire doors, empty extinguishers used as doorstops, holes in roofs, a ceiling comprised of plastic sheeting, plus mattresses and boxes blocking fire exits. Mr Hussain was also not able to produce a fire risk assessment - although he says he paid £700 to have one done, reports the Manchester Evening News. Prosecutor Julian King told Hussain's sentencing…
Why you should provide fire safety training to your staff!
Friday 6th January 2017
For businesses, this is a course of particular importance because of the legal responsibilities placed on employers under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 which came into effect in 2006. Fire extinguishers are placed strategically throughout your workplace, but that is not enough to ensure the safety of all workers in the event of a fire? Fire safety goes far beyond having fire extinguishers. Worksites should have a complete plan in place so that workers know how to react in the event of a fire. Fire safety training provides employees with the knowledge they need to prevent a fire from occurring as well as how to react to a fire. Fire safety training can mean the…
What are the benifits of Online Training?
Thursday 5th January 2017
Online training is a cost-effective way for employees to obtain new and continuing learning. However some organizations are slow to make the move from in-house training to online training and some are reluctant to even consider the change in the first place. If this is you, we offer the following considerations: E-learning is effective for training across multiple locations (and saves money at the same time) Organizations benefit from online training in many ways, firstly all employees can take the exact same training program from anywhere they want, at any time. If employees can take a training course from their desks, organizations no longer have to hold day-long training sessions with a trainer teaching materials to a room full of people. This means decreased…
Fire Risk Assessment & Why?
Wednesday 4th January 2017
If you are the responsible person you must carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment of the premises. This will identify what you need to do to prevent fire and keep people safe. You must keep a written record of your fire risk assessment if your business has 5 or more people. Carrying out the assessmentIdentify the fire hazards.Identify people at risk.Evaluate, remove or reduce the risks.Record your findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training.Review and update the fire risk assessment regularly. At Crimson Fire Risk Services Ltd we do this all for you and much more. Not only do we advise but also offer solutions at a competitive price. Here are some the companies in 2016 who have benefited from…