by 1CF | Oct 22, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection Services, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Whatever their size, hotels face a higher risk of fire than other businesses. For example, their guests are free to come and go 24-hours a day. As a result, it makes it more difficult to control the environment. In addition, guests are more likely to bring electrical...
by 1CF | Oct 8, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Every owner and manager of a non-residential building in Scotland is responsible for keeping their staff and visitors safe under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations. As not all these buildings house businesses, however, there can be...
by 1CF | Sep 24, 2019 | 1st Choice Fire Protection, Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers
Every Scottish business is required to meet the requirements of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005. It applies whether that business is a shop, a care home, a restaurant or a school. It also applies to community halls and public buildings. The Act aims to ensure companies...
by 1CF | Sep 10, 2019 | Fire Extinguisher Service Edinburgh, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Scotland
Fire extinguishers are a vital part of any company’s health and safety toolkit. They are something businesses need to have. Firstly, it is a legal requirement. Secondly, they ensure the safety of staff and visitors. As a result, they need to work correctly. This is...
by 1CF | Aug 27, 2019 | Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety Scotland
Between 2017-18, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended 91,695 fire-related incidences. This shows how important it is to assess the risk of potential fires. Although 52,452 of those incidences were false alarms, it’s better to have the rescue team there...
