What are Fire Marshal responsibilities?
Most people picture a Fire Marshal with their yellow hi-vis vest and a mega phone directing people out of the building and think that that is about as far as…
Just exactly why is PAT Testing so important?
It’s a question the Total Safe UK team is asked all the time – Why is PAT testing so important? It all started in 1989…. As the Electricity At Work…
Gold Fire Hydrant in California – How it Came to Be
You have probably already read about us mentioning Fire Hydrants at some point or the other. Or maybe you haven’t. Maybe you have switched off because the only Fire Hydrants…
Fire Extinguisher Servicing. Why take the risk?
We recently took over the Fire Extinguisher Servicing a local company this year. It turns out they had the wrong size extinguishers fitted so theirs did not meet the minimum…
Do you have a Dry Riser on your premises?
As a business owner, if you have a Dry Riser on your premises, YOU are responsible for ensuring it is well maintained. It should be inspected and tested regularly to…
Should you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home?
There are two schools of thought on whether or not you should have A fire extinguisher in your home… One says do not attempt to extinguisher a fire. No matter…
Green or red stickers on your electrical appliances?
Have you ever noticed one of those little stickers on electrical appliances in your workplace? With PAT Testing, each appliance should be given a “pass” or “fail” status. Whilst labelling…
Countdown to our next Fire Marshal Course
We are just 1 month away from our next Fire Marshal Course on the 25th of July. Places are filling up fast and there are limited spaces available already! The…
Could you extinguish a small fire?
Do you know how to extinguish a small fire? What to use and what not to use? I’m not suggesting that the average homeowner should attempt in any capacity to…
What does a Fire Hydrant look like? No, really?
The first thing most people think about when they hear ‘Fire Hydrant’ are those typical red ones, that stand above ground, that are home to the US. So many people…
