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Gas Cylinders and LPG at Work: Storing and Using Them Safely

LPG and other gas cylinders are common in kitchens, workshops, heating and outdoor areas. They are safe when well managed, but a leak, damage or poor storage can lead to…
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Hybrid Working and Quiet Offices: The Hidden Legionella Risk

Many offices are busy two or three days a week and quiet the rest. Fewer people means fewer flushes, fewer showers and less water running through pipes. That can leave…
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Hoses and Pressure Washers: A Legionella Risk People Overlook

Legionnaires' disease is caught by breathing in tiny droplets that contain legionella bacteria. That means any activity that creates a fine spray from contaminated water can matter, not just showers.…
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Lone Workers and Out-of-Hours Working: Fire Safety Considerations

When one person is working alone in a building, there is nobody to raise the alarm, help them out or notice if something is wrong. Early starts, late finishes, weekend…
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Fire Exit Doors: Locks, Panic Bars and Keypads

Security and fire safety can pull in opposite directions. A door that keeps intruders out must still let people out fast when the alarm sounds, without a key, a code…
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Dental Practices and Legionella: Why Water Lines Matter

Dental surgeries use water in a different way from most buildings. Narrow tubing in dental chairs, handpieces and scalers produces sprays and mists close to patients, and water can sit…
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Marquees, Tents and Temporary Structures: Fire Safety Basics

Marquees, tents and pop-up structures are used for weddings, community events, markets and hospitality. They go up quickly, hold lots of people and are often fitted with heaters, lighting and…
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Fire Safety for Small Businesses: Where to Start

If you run a small shop, workshop, salon or office, fire safety can feel like one more job on a long list. The good news is that the basics are…
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Turning Down the Heating to Save Energy? Don’t Forget Legionella

Energy costs push many businesses to reduce heating and hot water settings. That is understandable, but water that is stored or delivered too cool can create the conditions where legionella…
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Winter Fire Safety at Work: Heaters, Drying Clothes and Dark Evenings

Colder weather changes how workplaces are used. Heaters come out, coats get hung up to dry and people spend more time indoors. Each change can add fire risk if it…