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Why You Need Lithium-ion Battery Transport Measures in Haulage

February 12, 2024

A video captured by Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department shows the lithium-ion battery transport risks with the crew fighting a ferocious blaze in a lorry unit. Transporting lithium-ion batteries is essential for the modern world to function. Everything from mobile phones to laptops, drills, […]

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12 Causes of Fire in the Home

January 25, 2024

There are more causes of fire in the home than you would think. Most of us go about our daily life without ever thinking about fire safety. We know that we need to be careful with candles, and not leave lighters within […]

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Got a new gadget? Our Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety Tips

January 15, 2024

January is the month of learning to use any new gadgets we received at Christmas. Learning how to use new electricals can be great fun for the whole family – or just yourself! – but it’s essential that people learn how to […]

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1 in 10 with Children Under 18 Don’t See the Need for Fire Safety Equipment in the Home

January 11, 2024

Fire safety equipment in the home is a top priority for keeping families, homes, and properties safe from the risk of fire. However, a study by Kidde and reported by Express has found that one in ten adults with children under 18 […]

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Should you Have a Smoke Alarm or Heat Alarm at Home?

November 15, 2023

Should you Have a Smoke Alarm or Heat Alarm at Home? Fire safety at home is a main concern for homeowners, renters, and dwellers. And cooking can be a main cause for concern as there are lots of opportunities for accidents to […]

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Fire Extinguishers – Types & Uses

August 19, 2021

Fire extinguishers are a crucial element of comprehensive fire safety and, in commercial and industrial properties, are often required by legal health and safety regulations. However, fire extinguishers come in a range of types and, according to the kind of environment you […]

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Home Renovation Month – Tidy up your home and fire safety

April 29, 2020

The beginning of Spring means majority of households will be carrying out a big spring clean, tidying up their gardens or even getting some home renovation projects on the go. Whilst we are carrying out home renovations it is important to think […]

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Government publishes Fire Safety Bill

April 9, 2020

The government has published a Fire Safety Bill placing a legal requirement on residential building owners to inspect cladding and fire doors. The bill, introduced to parliament by the Home Office in March, amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to […]

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Keeping safe from fires whilst working from home

March 31, 2020

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Social landlords could face £10bn bill to ‘to fix fire safety problems’

March 23, 2020

The government is being urged to fund a bailout to help social landlords avoid a £10bn bill to fix fire safety problems, including the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding on high rise housing in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. […]

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