You may imagine that current fire safety measures are simply a few documented common sense procedures, which were thought up by someone who recognised a need to have some guidelines in place, particularly for those of us who lack the common sense to know exactly what to do in the event of a fire!  In…

Ensuring that your business premises have reasonable access is not just practical but also the subject of fairly recent laws;   the Equality Act 2010 provides guidelines for ensuring that organisations take positive steps to enable disabled access, via reasonable adjustment, to their premises in the interests of equality. For the modern business, it obviously makes…

Household burglary is on the rise and the police will tell you that homes with no security measures in place are far more likely to be burgled than those with security devices. Although the common belief is that most burglaries take place at night, in fact, burglars are opportunist thieves and usually make a move…

Absolutely nothing can prepare you for the turmoil you will go through following a home burglary.  You may feel frightened, vulnerable or even violated but the best way to retain your sanity afterwards is deal with the immediate event calmly and then proceed to take preventative measures to try and avoid anything similar happening in…

A fire which is started deliberately often develops far faster than a naturally starting fire, due to the prevalent use of accelerants.  In the aftermath, a business could be left with no premises, no stock and no records.  Unfortunately, an arson attack often results in the company struggling or going out of business afterwards; no…

The media often highlight exactly how dangerous the internet, and particularly social media, can be with regard to home security.  Certainly some users do seem to like to overshare personal details which makes it particularly simple for other people, many of which are relative strangers, to garner lots of juicy information; this can range from…

It is somewhat shocking to find that many landlords fail to fit Fire Doors even though there are regulatory requirements particularly in multiple occupancy rental building.  However, it is not sufficient to just fit any old fire door; they must also have the correct fittings, be well maintained and checked regularly. The following information outlines…

As the year hits the mid-point and temperatures are rising, (well hopefully), there are hundreds of teenagers leaving school for the final time. Exams are all but over and the long summer break is upon us. Many of these ‘not quite’ children will head off to university come the autumn and they will be full…

Fire doors are the first line of defence in the event of a fire breaking out, designed to save lives and protect property, and yet despite the clear potential risks, fire doors are an area that is frequently neglected in both residential and commercial properties. It is essential for a fire door to play its…

Burglary is a serious issue and prevention is key. Taking steps to make it look as if a building is occupied and being fastidious about locking up, are two obvious approaches that can make a huge difference to security. Keep an eye out for any suspicious activity around your own and neighbouring properties and in…