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Fire safety for historic and heritage buildings
Posted 22 May 2019
Historic and heritage buildings of traditional construction usually have a low fire risk and do not have a history of injuries and deaths caused by fire. However, arson attacks and accidental…
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Jargon Busting - Glossary of Health & Safety Terminology
Posted 12 Jul 2019
…to make Health & Safety training as simple and straightforward as possible here at iHASCO. It's even one of our core values - Make Training Simple. But we understand that some…
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How many Fire Wardens do I need?
Posted 03 Feb 2016
The question of ‘how many fire wardens do I need?’, or, ‘how many fire marshals do I need?’, is one that we get asked by clients a lot. So let’s take a look at what the legal…
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Staff Fire Awareness and how it benefits your workplace
Posted 20 Jun 2019
Fire Awareness is something that benefits everyone, not just at work but anywhere – it’s a life skill. It doesn’t just mean knowing what to do in a fire, but also includes recognising…
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What should be considered in a care home fire safety policy?
Posted 16 Feb 2022
Each year, fires cost the UK billions of pounds and take hundreds of lives unnecessarily. But fire safety in the care homes is particularly challenging.
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5 of the most obvious but overlooked fire hazards
Posted 30 May 2019
Fire is preventable, and by understanding fire, you can begin to reduce the risks of a fire starting. To create a fire, you need fuel, oxygen and heat – this is known…
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A Health & Safety Manager's and Fire Warden's Responsibilities
Posted 13 Jan 2020
Workplace Health & Safety can be a tricky subject to tackle as an employer. If you don't have the right knowledge or qualifications, then it can become difficult to identify and mitigate…
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What are the main regulations that apply to schools?
Posted 14 Feb 2020
Schools are subject to many different regulations and it can often be overwhelming or confusing to keep track of them all. So, let us lend a hand. Here’s a rundown of some of the regulations most relevant…
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What is a Health & Safety policy and what should it include?
Posted 20 Jan 2021
A Health & Safety policy is a document that sets out an organisation's commitment to workplace Health & Safety and also addresses the arrangements the organisation has in…
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How to write a fire safety risk assessment
Posted 20 Apr 2023
Although writing a fire safety risk assessment may not sound like the most exciting task, it’s a crucial step in ensuring the safety of your building, business, and people.