Hairdressers and Beauty Salons: Legionella Risks from Basins, Showers and Sprays
Salons use water constantly, but not always evenly. Some basins, hoses and sinks are used all day, others only occasionally. Where water sits still and then sprays, legionella risk can follow. Equipment worth checking Backwash basins and spray hoses that create a fine spray. Showers for staff or treatment rooms. See our guide on showerhead […]
Leasing or Buying Premises: Fire and Water Safety Questions to Ask First
When you take on a new building, you also take on responsibility for how it is managed. A few questions before you commit can save surprises later. Fire safety questions Is there a current fire risk assessment, and when was it done? Are there records for the alarm, emergency lighting and extinguishers? See our guide […]
A Simple Closing-Up Checklist to Reduce Fire Risk Overnight
When the last person leaves, nobody is there to notice a problem. A five-minute walk-round at closing time is one of the simplest ways to reduce overnight fire risk. A practical checklist Switch off and unplug equipment that does not need to stay on, such as heaters, toasters, kettles and chargers. Check cooking areas are […]
Electric Vehicle Charging at Work: Fire Safety Questions to Ask
More workplaces are installing electric vehicle chargers for staff, visitors and fleets. A charger is electrical equipment in a place where vehicles, people and sometimes buildings are close together, so it is worth thinking it through. Questions to ask Who installs and maintains the chargers? Use competent electrical contractors and keep the paperwork. Where are […]
Smoking and Vaping at Work: Fire Safety Considerations
Cigarette ends, lighters and charging vapes are everyday items, but they can start fires if they end up in the wrong place. A few clear rules go a long way. Where the risk comes from Cigarettes put out in bins, planters or against walls. Smoking areas close to waste stores, doors or combustible materials. Lighters […]
Laundries and Tumble Dryers: Why Lint and Heat Need Attention
Laundry rooms are common in nursing homes, hotels, gyms, salons and holiday lets. Tumble dryers produce heat and lint, and a fire can start quietly in a room few people visit. What can go wrong Lint build-up in filters, drums and exhaust ducts. Overloading or drying items contaminated with oils or cooking fats. Poor ventilation […]
Garages and Workshops: Fire Safety for Small Industrial Units
Garages and workshops combine flammable liquids, heat, sparks and electrical equipment, often in a small space. Good fire safety starts with knowing what burns and what could start it. Typical hazards Oils, fuels, paints and solvents, and oily rags. Welding, grinding and cutting. See our guide on hot work permits. Battery charging and electrical tools. […]
Hair and Beauty Salons: Fire Safety Basics
A busy salon has a lot going on: heated tools, hairdryers, washing machines, chemicals and a steady stream of clients. Most of the risks are ordinary ones, which means simple habits can control them. Common fire risks in salons Heated styling tools left on or placed on towels and worktops. Hairdryers and extension leads overloaded […]
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 […]