Which Taps Get Sampled? Choosing Legionella Sampling Points
Legionella sampling does not mean testing every tap in the building. Sampling points are chosen to give a useful picture of how your water system is performing, and the choice should follow your risk assessment. How points are usually chosen The risk assessment leads. It shows where water could stagnate, run cool or hot in […]
Fire Safety Induction for Visitors and Contractors: What to Cover
Your staff may know where the exits are. Visitors, delivery drivers and contractors almost certainly do not. A short, consistent briefing on arrival helps people react correctly if the alarm sounds. What to cover What the alarm sounds like and what to do when it goes off. The nearest exit and the way to the […]
Staff Kitchens and Tea Rooms: Everyday Fire Risks Worth Checking
Staff kitchens and tea rooms are used all day, often by everyone in the building, and nobody is really in charge of them. That makes them a common place for small fires to start. Common risks Toasters, kettles and microwaves left on or used incorrectly. Overloaded sockets and multi-way adaptors. See our guide on extension […]
Air Conditioning, Humidifiers and Legionella: Which Systems Need Attention?
Legionella is mostly associated with hot and cold water systems, but any equipment that holds warm water and creates a spray or mist deserves a second look. Air handling and humidification equipment is one area people tend to forget. Systems worth asking about Humidifiers that spray or evaporate water into the air, particularly where water […]
Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Audit: What Is the Difference?
When businesses ask for a fire safety “audit”, “survey”, “inspection” or “assessment”, they often mean the same thing: someone competent looking at the building and telling them what needs to be done. The words matter less than what you get at the end. What a fire risk assessment is A fire risk assessment is a […]
Why Fire Alarms Go Off When There Is No Fire: Common Causes and Fixes
Nobody enjoys a false alarm. Repeated ones disrupt work, can frustrate neighbours and, worst of all, teach people to ignore the bell. Finding the cause is part of keeping your fire detection system trustworthy. Common causes Cooking fumes and steam reaching smoke detectors near kitchens and bathrooms. Dust and insects inside detectors, especially after building […]
Plumbing Work, Water Outages and Legionella: What to Do Before Normal Use Resumes
A burst pipe, a repair, a new tap or a planned water shutdown can interrupt a building’s water supply. When the water comes back on, it is tempting to carry on as normal. A little planning helps protect people and your water system. Why it matters Water that sits still in pipes and tanks during […]
Emergency Showers and Eyewash Stations: A Legionella Risk Worth Checking
Emergency showers and eyewash stations are there for the worst day, and hopefully they are rarely used. That is exactly the problem: water that sits unused in the connecting pipework can stagnate, warm up and give legionella bacteria the conditions they like. Why they matter for legionella They are classic little-used outlets, sometimes unused for […]