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What Does Pat Testing Involve?
By Jess | PAT Testing
27 March 2023

Portable Appliance Testing – known as PAT Testing – is the process of checking that electrical appliances are safe to use through a series of visual inspections and electronic tests….

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What are the regulations on Emergency Lighting?
By Jess | Emergency Lighting
17 March 2023

When a fire occurs in a building, many peoples first thoughts are to get out quickly and safely. However, that could become quite difficult if the fire causes a power…

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Fire Marshal Training: Responsibilities, Requirements and Duration
By james | Fire Marshal
13 March 2023

Fire Marshal Training: Responsibilities, Requirements and Duration In any workplace, ensuring the safety of employees and visitors is a top priority. In the event of a fire, having trained fire…

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Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance
By james | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
10 March 2023

Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance Fire extinguishers are an essential tool for preventing and controlling fires, but they only work if they are properly maintained. Regular fire extinguisher inspection and…

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What Does Wet Riser Servicing Involve And Why Is It Crucial?
By Jess | Dry Risers
3 March 2023

What Does Wet Riser Servicing Involve And Why Is It Crucial? Wet Riser Servicing is crucial for wet risers which are an essential component of any high rise building or…

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What Are Fire Doors And Why Is Fire Door Servicing Important
By Jess | Fire Doors
17 February 2023

What Are Fire Doors And Why Is Fire Door Servicing Important Fire door servicing plays a crucial role in protecting buildings and the people inside them from the spread of…

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How Much Does A Fire Extinguisher Service Cost?
By james | Fire Safety
15 February 2023

Save time and money when servicing fire extinguishers by taking advantage of our fixed cost. Our fire extinguisher service cost-effective approach ensures you don’t have to worry about hidden extras,…

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What is a fire risk assessment and what does it involve?
By Jess | Fire Evacuation Plan
20 January 2023

What is a fire risk assessment? Undertaking a fire risk assessment in your building is essential to keeping people safe and reducing the risk of a fire in a workplace….

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What is a Fire Marshal?
By Jess | Fire Evacuation Plan
12 January 2023

What is Fire Marshal Training and what does it involve? Fire marshal training is a type of education and training that is designed to prepare individuals to become a Fire…

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How Do You Use A Fire Extinguisher?
By Jess | Fire Extinguishers
5 January 2023

How To Use A Fire Extinguisher We sometimes get asked how to use a fire extinguisher. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to use one. 1. Make sure it…

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What are the different classes of fire?
By Jess | Fire Extinguishers
15 November 2022

What are the different classes of fire? We often get asked what the different classes of fire are. Throughout this article, we will explain what these classes are and what…

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What are Fire Extinguisher ID Signs?
By Jess | Fire Extinguishers
15 November 2022

What is a fire extinguisher ID sign? We at Total Safe often get asked what purposes do fire extinguisher ID signs serve and what they consist of. Well, these are…

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Fire Hydrant Inspection and Maintenance
By Jess | Fire Hydrants
31 October 2022

What is a fire hydrant? A fire hydrant is an underground connection point whereby firefighters use to access the water supply in the event of putting out a fire. Underground…

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Why Fire Extinguishers Need Regular Maintenance
By Jess | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
17 October 2022

Fire extinguisher maintenance is essential when it comes to workplace fires. With any company, it is the responsibility of the business owner to ensure that all of their fire extinguishers…

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How Often Should My Fire Extinguisher Be Inspected?
By brad | Fire Extinguishers
15 August 2022
How long does a fire extinguisher last? Regulations in the UK recommend that fire extinguishers should be replaced every five years or be given an extended fire extinguisher inspection at...
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Fire Extinguisher Colour Codes – what do they mean?
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
11 July 2022

There are a number of fire extinguisher colour codes – you will notice that a fire extinguisher is 95% red, but will have a coloured band and this colour reflects…

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How Often Should Fire Extinguishers Be Serviced?
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
4 May 2022

When you are responsible for maintaining a building, there is a lot of responsibility for the safety of those who use the premises. This, of course, includes ensuring the fire…

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Why Is It Called A Dry Riser?
By brad | Dry Risers
24 April 2022

Dry risers are a vital part of the role of a firefighter, ensuring they can extinguish a fire quickly and safely. But why is it called a dry riser? We…

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How To Use A Fire Extinguisher
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
21 April 2022

It’s likely that you’ve seen fire extinguishers in your place of work, or perhaps when you’ve been out shopping. You may even have one at home, ready to use should…

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Common Fire Extinguisher Mistakes
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
16 April 2022

When you take on the role of fire marshal at your place of work, it can often feel like a daunting task as it comes with a lot of responsibility….

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Dry Riser Components – What Are They?
By brad | Uncategorised
12 April 2022

Dry risers are vital when it comes to firefighters fighting a fire as they enable the fire brigade to access water on all floors of a building, which is why…

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Different Types of Fire Extinguisher
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
10 April 2022

When you are in a building, you will have noticed that not all of their fire extinguishers are the same – the labels on them are different colours so the…

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Fire Hydrant Problems – What To Look Out For
By brad | Fire Hydrants
4 April 2022

You will have seen fire hydrant notices all over but may have never thought about their importance. Fire hydrants are vital when it comes to keeping people safe in the…

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Fire Control Equipment – What Your Business Needs
By brad | Fire Safety
21 March 2022

Did you know that there are four systems when it comes to fire control equipment? If you own/manage a business or workplace, then it is compulsory to have these systems…

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Fire Marshal Responsibilities
By brad | Fire Marshal
21 March 2022

When you’re asked to become your workplace’s fire marshal, it can be quite daunting. It’s a lot of responsibility, you may not have all the information you need to accept/decline…

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August is Total Safe’s TRAINING MONTH
By Laura | Training Courses
6 August 2021
August is our TRAINING MONTH! Throughout the month of August, we will be talking you through...  The training courses Total Safe has to offer  What you can expect from each...
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Log Books for Fire Safety; have you got yours?
By Laura | Fire Safety Log Books
2 August 2021
Log Books for Fire Safety No business should be without one! Have you got yours? Our Log Books contain lots of helpful advice as well as space to record all...
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Fire Log Book; what if I don’t have one on site?
By Laura | Fire Safety Log Books
30 July 2021

What if I do not have a Fire Safety Log Book on site? There is no statutory requirement to maintain a Fire Log book. However, it is a legal requirement…

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Fire Safety Log Books – what are they for?
By Laura | Fire Evacuation Plan
28 July 2021

Fire Safety Log Books are not something that we have previously spoken about, so is a fairly new topic here! But what an important topic it is! Does your business/building…

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Total Safe Team ~ Laura ~ Executive Assistant
By Laura | Company News
26 July 2021

Meet the longest serving member of our Total Safe team (in the office); Laura I’m Laura, the face/voice behind our Total Safe Blog and all our social media accounts. I…

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Dry Riser Testing at Orpington College
By Laura | Dry Risers
25 June 2021

Let’s talk Dry Riser testing…. This month, our engineers carried out dry riser testing at Orpington College. Who is responsible for Dry Riser Testing at Orpington? Are you the responsible…

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Dry Riser Test Certificate ~ it has a short shelf-life!
By Laura | Dry Risers
23 June 2021

“I know our Dry Riser was tested but cannot find the certificate?”If you do not have a Dry Riser test certificate or cannot find it, or the one you do…

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Wet Pressure Testing on Dry Risers
By Laura | Dry Risers
21 June 2021

Did you know that Dry Risers requires wet pressure testing annually, with a visual inspection 6 months in-between… What happens during Wet Pressure Testing? During testing, the Dry Riser is…

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Fire Exit Doors – Your Questions Answered
By Laura | Fire Doors
16 June 2021

Come Monday, all lockdown restrictions should finally be lifted! Who’s excited?! If you are an indoor hospitality venue reopening from Monday, there will be lots of covid-19 related rules for…

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Kids Inspire ~ Support for a Local Charity
By Laura | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
14 June 2021

ℕ , , … Last week we watched some heart-breaking videos of a local charity, Kids Inspire, that sadly had their premises broken into and completely vandalised following a weekend…

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Fire Protection after Lockdown Restrictions are Lifted
By Laura | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
11 June 2021
All going well, lockdown restrictions will be lifted from the 21st of June! Fingers crossed! Will your business be compliant? Have you thought about Fire Protection? It’s pretty easy to...
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Total Safe Team ~ Jo ~ General Manager
By Laura | Company News
7 June 2021

Meet the General Manager of the Total Safe Team; Jo. Jo has been a part of our team for almost a whole year already! She is responsible for general business…

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Repainting Fire Hydrants in Southminster
By Laura | Fire Hydrants
4 June 2021

Our Total Safe engineers have been in Southminster this week repainting Fire Hydrants. It is important repainting Fire Hydrants if their colour has faded. Remember; the brighter they are, the…

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What if I have taken over a premises with Fire Hydrants on site?
By Laura | Fire Hydrants
2 June 2021

What if I have just purchased/taken over the management of private premises? ~ YOU are now responsible for managing the Fire Hydrants on site. Fire Hydrants require testing annually. This…

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Numbers on a Fire Hydrant – what do they mean?
By Laura | Fire Hydrants
31 May 2021

If you live in a house and walk within 100 metres of your front door, chances are you will see at least one of these; a little yellow ‘H’ which…

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Total Safe Team ~ Meet the Members of our team!
By Laura | Company News
28 May 2021

Meet the longest serving member of our Total Safe team(on the tools); Colin✨ Colin has been working as an engineer for Total Safe since the company was first established in…

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What if I am only a small business?
By Laura | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
24 May 2021

“What if I am only a small business in a tiny office space… do I still need extinguishers?” YES. The owner/manager of virtually every kind of premises are required to…

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Fire Extinguisher Checks – what YOU can check for
By Laura | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
21 May 2021

Fire Extinguisher checks don’t just need to be carried out by the professional! Imagine worst case scenario, and a fire breaks out in your office. The extinguisher you go to…

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Total Safe Team ~ Meet the Members of our team!
By Laura | Company News
19 May 2021

It’s time to Meet the Total Safe Team! We have posted so many blog posts about our services in the past, but have never posted about our team. If you…

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BAFE Certified; Total Safe’s newest certification!
By Laura | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
17 May 2021

We are super excited to announce that Total Safe are now BAFE Certified🌟🧯 BAFE is the independent registration body for Third Party Certificated fire safety service providers across the UK;…

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Fire Safety Top Tips – Repost from Fire Magazine
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Evacuation Plan
9 November 2020
Take a look at these top tips for Fire Safety published by FIRE Magazine. Whether you are at your home, workplace, or school, a fire can cause unwanted harm and...
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UK Fire Regulations – what you need to know
By brad | Health & Safety Signage
5 December 2019

The rules that businesses must conform to to ensure that their employees and members of the public are kept safe while on their premises are endless and can be confusing…

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Fire Hose Reels; what should you know about this service?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
25 November 2019
Fire hose reels are located at strategic points in the building to provide a reasonably accessible and controlled supply of water (or other fire retardant) for extinguishing fires. Having your...
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Fire Doors; installation, maintenance and repair
By Sam Crudgington | Maintenance
20 November 2019

Fire Doors are one of the most important, yet often overlooked, fire safety products on your premises. The correct specification, supply, fitting and maintenance are critical and the responsibility of…

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Fire Dampers; all you need to know about this service
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Damper
14 November 2019

Fire dampers are not something the average office worker would ever notice, but they are super important as they could potentially save a life. They are crucial passive fire protection…

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Fire Alarm Systems
By Sam Crudgington | Installation
11 November 2019

  The main aspect of fire protection is to prevent fire. However, should a fire arise, early automatic fire detection is key. Fire Alarm Systems are installed to protect you…

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Fire Safety Services that are new to Total Safe
By Sam Crudgington | Company News
6 November 2019

Usually when it comes to our blog, we write posts with the purpose in mind of educating our readers! Last month, we thought we’d try something a little different and…

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Basic Life Support Courses and Fire Safety Courses
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
30 October 2019
The next service on our list relates to training. We not only run Fire Safety courses, but also Basic Life Support ones. Our Fire Marshal/Warden course covers the latest fire safety...
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PAT Testing with Total Safe. Why is it so important?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
21 October 2019

The next service on our list is PAT testing. PAT Testing with Total Safe is not always a service that people automatically think of when it comes to Fire Safety…

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FRA (Fire Risk Assessment): what do you need to know?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
19 October 2019

Our next service of discussion is Fire Risk Assessments (FRA’s).  A strong FRA is an important part of your Fire Safety management. There are several different regulations you should follow…

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Emergency Lighting and Health & Safety Signage
By Sam Crudgington | Health & Safety Signage
16 October 2019

The next services we want to talk about, may be smaller than the last ones, but are just as important! Here, we look into Health & Safety Signs and Emergency…

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Dry Riser Testing & Maintenance
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
10 October 2019

The next service we want to talk about is the Fire Hydrant and Dry riser maintenance and testing. These services often gets overlooked but are super important! From talking to…

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Maintenance For Fire Extinguisher – First Up
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
7 October 2019

Our first service of the month is Fire Extinguisher Maintenance. Fire Extinguishers are an active fire protection device used to extinguish/control small fires – they are crucial in controlling the…

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Fire Safety Services by Total Safe
By Sam Crudgington | Company News
3 October 2019

We have been super busy at Total Safe over the last couple of months, that we have been slacking a bit with our blog. Boo! Usually when it comes to…

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Fire Extinguisher Maintenance at DP World
By brad | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
8 August 2019
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance at DP World Over the last couple of weeks, Total Safe UK have been carrying out fire extinguisher maintenance at DP World. In that time, our team...
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Fire Risk Assessment Template ~ how can one help you?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Evacuation Plan
26 July 2019

If you have decided you are going to carry out your Fire Risk Assessment yourself, it is a good idea to use a fire risk assessment template. Preferably one from…

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Fire Extinguisher Servicing – what is involved?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
22 July 2019

Do you know what happens during the servicing of Fire Extinguishers? Professional fire extinguisher maintenance and servicing is an essential part of any fire protection system. It is the responsibility…

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Basic Life Support Courses
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
18 July 2019

Did you know that as well as Fire Safety Courses, we also run Basic Life Support Courses throughout the year? Basic Life Support Course Content Our short and fun courses…

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PAT Testing Myths… Here’s a few more!
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
15 July 2019

Last month, we investigated the PAT Testing Myths in the aim of educating our readers into what is true and what is just a myth. Following advice about PAT testing…

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Fire Risk Assessments – a legal duty
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
11 July 2019

Are you responsible for a building? If you are, it is important that you do all you can to reduce the risk of fire to keep everyone save. Fire Risk…

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Fire Hydrant Problems
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
8 July 2019

There are many things that can go wrong with a hydrant. Such things that could hinder it from its full potential if firefighters need to use it. Here are a…

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More Fire Extinguisher Myths
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
4 July 2019

A few blog entries back, we delved into the fire extinguisher myths. With so many myths flying around when it comes to the topic of fire safety, we wanted to…

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Fire Extinguishers Course
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
28 June 2019

Having fire extinguishers in your building is all well and good but if your occupants are not sufficiently trained to use them, it will not improve fire safety. It is…

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Fire Extinguisher Myths…
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
24 June 2019

Talking to our customers, we find that there are a whole lot of fire extinguisher myths. In fact, there are plenty of myths which fly around regarding fire safety in…

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Fire Marshal duties and responsibilities
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
21 June 2019

Fire Marshal duties and responsibilities – do you know what they are? No it is not evacuating people out of the building. Although this is an important part of their…

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PAT Testing myths!
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
19 June 2019

PAT Testing isn’t just a ‘nice to have’. It’s a necessity for keeping your electrical equipment in check, and most importantly, you and those around you safe. As with every…

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Fire hazards and risk assessments
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
17 June 2019

A Fire Risk Assessment should be completed by a competent person. Alternatively, you can use the services of a specialist company, like ourselves, who can cast a professional eye over…

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Damage to a Fire Hydrant; would you report it?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
14 June 2019

The Fire Hydrants used by fire and rescue services to supply water for firefighting are called statutory hydrants. This is as opposed to private fire hydrants found on private water…

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When is it safe to use a fire extinguisher?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
10 June 2019

“In the event of a fire” may seem like the obvious answer. But using an extinguisher without taking the proper precautions is not safe . It can actually put you,…

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Fire Risks – How does a Fire Risk Assessment minimises these risks?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
23 May 2019

Every workplace carries with it fire risks – most of us will assume that this risk is maximized in the hotter summer months. With summer fast approaching, the risk of…

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AED Training Courses & BLS (Basic Life Support) – skills to save a loved one
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
20 May 2019

The fact of the matter is that we, as humans, are fragile. Thankfully, for most of us, we have learnt just how fragile we and have learned how to take…

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Wet Riser… Dry Riser… What is the difference?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
16 May 2019

You have probably heard us use the term ‘Dry Riser’ a hundred times over by now. And if you haven’t?… You need to get reading our blog! But what about…

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Electrical Appliances – top tips to keep them safe!
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
13 May 2019

Even though we have been inundated with rain for what seems like forever, summer is just around the corner. We all know British summertime is unpredictable, but there are occasions…

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Fire extinguisher size – does it really matter? It does!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
9 May 2019

Fire Extinguisher size – does size really matter? Yes, it does! Fire extinguishers are vitally important for protecting lives and your assets and the wrong type or size can have…

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Fire Safety Measures – Top 5 Things To Remember
By brad | Fire Risk Assessment
1 May 2019

A Fire Risk Assessment should be carried out and necessary fire safety measures put in place to reduce any hazards identified in/around your workplace. As an employer, fire safety standards…

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Fire Evacuation Plan – 10 points yours should cover!
By brad | Fire Evacuation Plan
27 April 2019

Although we hope you never need it, a well-structured fire evacuation plan is a crucial part of your business’ Fire Risk Assessment. Does your business have one? If so, do…

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Fire extinguisher maintenance – are you prepared for fire?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
25 March 2019

Each year there are around 60,000 house fires in the UK alone, resulting in the loss of property and in some cases lives. Property can always be replaced but lives…

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Fire Marshal Duties, Role and Responsibilities
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
21 March 2019

Are you a designated Fire Marshal for your workplace? If you answered yes to this question, you should be fully aware or your fire marshal duties, role and responsibilities. But…

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Electrical Appliances in Schools… just how safe are yours?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
18 March 2019

We send our little ones to school with the confidence that they are in a safe place. The teachers, nursery workers, teaching assistants etc all work hard to ensure they…

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Evacuation Plan; does your Risk Assessment have one?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
14 March 2019

Although we hope you never need it, a well-structured fire evacuation plan is an important part of your business’ Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). A seamless evacuation process is not just…

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Time to replace your Fire Extinguishers? How can you tell?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
11 March 2019

The start of the new year is the perfect time for ‘out with the old and in with the new’. New clothes, furniture, an extension or upgrading a room in…

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Testing of Dry Risers; when should testing take place?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
7 March 2019

Dry Risers require a full annual pressure test and six-monthly visual check in between. Testing is carried out in compliance with current British Standards. Dry Riser Inspections Dry Risers require…

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Training Courses with work. A hassle or a benefit?
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
28 February 2019

Training Courses. Honestly, how many of us see them as more of a hassle than a benefit? A day out of the office and probably not much more than that?…

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“What is a PAT Test?” is a question we get asked A LOT.
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
25 February 2019

What is a PAT test? is a question we get asked ALL THE TIME. But, when we do get asked questions like these, we always try and take the time…

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What should you be considering when carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
22 February 2019

As an employer, you are responsible for ensuring appropriate fire safety standards are met in the workplace. You need to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and put necessary fire…

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Is your parking putting lives at risk?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
20 February 2019

How frustrating is it when you go to leave the house, and someone has parked across your drive? Or you are leaving the shops, and somebody has blocked you in?…

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Water Extinguishers… Do you know the difference?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
18 February 2019

Water Fire Extinguishers are colour coded with a red label; not to be confused with the normal red paint finish on the main body of most types of fire extinguisher….

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Practical Use of Fire Extinguishers Training; how could it benefit your business?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
15 February 2019

All employers naturally have a responsibility to keep their teams as safe as possible. Practical Fire Extinguisher training primarily helps you to fulfil your role as a responsible employer. However,…

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New Year, New Me… what about your new appliances?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
13 February 2019

Christmas is now behind us and the ‘new year, new me’ is in full swing. But what about our new things? How many of us got the latest gadgets and…

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Fire Risk Assessments – at the heart of your safety management system?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
11 February 2019

Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) should sit at the heart of your safety management system, yet so many company’s slip-up when it comes them. It is so easy to do and…

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Portable Fire Extinguisher. Do you have one in your home?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
7 February 2019

When a fire is extinguished with a portable fire extinguisher at its early stage, deaths, injuries and property damage are significantly minimized. Portable extinguishers are cost effective and operate quickly….

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Testing Dry Risers; what should you expect?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
4 February 2019

When it comes to testing Dry Risers, a lot our clients have no idea what to expect as it isn’t exactly an everyday subject that people know a great deal…

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New items; do they need to be PAT Tested?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
28 January 2019

A question we get asked quite a lot! Christmas is now behind us and the ‘new year, new me’ is in full swing. But what about new things? How many…

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Basic life support skills are vital; do you have them?
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
24 January 2019

Last year, the ‘cold snap’ in the UK ushered a spike in heart attacks and strokes. Around 2/5 of the extra deaths recorded in winter are because of heart attacks…

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When it comes to a Fire Risk Assessment, the whole idea can be a little confusing!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
21 January 2019

The general aim of an assessment for fire risk is to identify the fire risks and hazards of concern and provide information for the fire risk management decisions. It intends…

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What lengths would you go to protect your family?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Evacuation Plan
17 January 2019

Most of us would go to any length to protect our loved ones. So why do so many of us fail to put methods in place to keep them safe…

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Are you a designated Fire Marshal at work?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
14 January 2019

It’s got to be one of the worst feelings out there; when you’re hit with a problem but simply don’t have the knowledge to fight back. You feel completely useless!…

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Questions you should you be asking during a Fire Risk Assessment
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
10 January 2019

There are so many things to consider when carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment and so many questions you should be asking yet so many go unmissed. It is a…

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Fire Extinguisher Servicing – what is available to you?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
7 January 2019

Some service providers who manage annual fire extinguisher servicing will allow you to choose certain elements yourself. It’s a little like your car insurance where you can choose a policy…

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Misuse of Fire Hydrants; “If it’s green, it’s clean”
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
27 December 2018

Did you know that the misuse of Fire Hydrants and vandalism of them is actually a criminal offence? Not only can it damage the hydrant itself, it can even break…

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Fire Marshal Training Essex
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
24 December 2018

Our Fire Marshal training Essex and course covers the latest fire safety regulations. It delves into the roles and duties of employees and their responsibilities when it comes to fire…

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Responsibility that comes from performing an FRA
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
21 December 2018

Typically Fire Risk Assessments fall to the Health & Safety manager to perform, but often these individuals do not have the time or expertise to do so.  They also do…

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Fire prevention methods – protect your family!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety Log Books
19 December 2018

What lengths would you go to protect your family? Most of us would go to any length to protect our loved ones. So why do so many of us fail…

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PAT Testing Christmas Lights; do you need to do this every year?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
17 December 2018

With only 8 days until Christmas…. Who already has Christmas lights up in their workplace? Is your office lacking the festival sparkle that comes from Christmas lights because you’re scared they’re…

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PAT Testing your festive decorations
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
14 December 2018

CHRISTMAS. A dreaded word for some, I know, but it will soon be time to dig out the decorations and make our homes, and workplaces festive! It is really important,…

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Do you know where your Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
12 December 2018

Do you know where you would find your business’ fire risk assessment? Has your FRA paperwork been gathering dust in a drawer for the past year, maybe longer? It’s no…

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Maintenance and Testing of Dry Risers
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
10 December 2018

Dry Riser maintenance and testing needs to be carried out annually, with six monthly visual inspections in between. This is to comply with British Standard. What is involved in Dry…

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CO2 Extinguisher Facts
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
7 December 2018

CO2 Extinguishers are designed to fight Class B and C fires; the types of fires that are triggered by flammable liquids and electrical equipment dysfunctions. They should not be used…

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Fire Safety Awareness; why you should book one of our courses!
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
29 November 2018

Our Fire Saftey Awareness course is aimed at anyone who requires a course in fire safety. It complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and covers topics from…

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The U-Z of PAT Testing; USB Downloadables to Zeroing
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
26 November 2018

U is for… USB Downloadable PAT Testers Many testers allow you to download the information gained during PAT testing to a PC, interact with the test data and create custom…

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The Myths surrounding Fire Risk Assessments
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
23 November 2018

There are so many myths surrounding Fire Risk Assessments. Here are just a few… Myth: Fire Risk Assessments are only a recommendation; therefore, I don’t really need one. The Fire…

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Does a Fire Extinguisher have an expiry date?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
21 November 2018

There are few items in your business/home more important than a fire extinguisher. Nevertheless, the average person seems to have no clue with regards to how and when they need…

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Dry Risers; your questions answered
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
19 November 2018

Dry Risers are vertical mains often fitted into staircase enclosures or other suitable positions. They have outlet valves on each floor and inlets at ground level to enable the fire…

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Extinguishers; would you know how to use one?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
16 November 2018

Have you ever thought about how you would deal with a fire emergency? Would you know what to do? Would you even know how to use a fire extinguisher? Our…

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The Q-T of PAT Testing; Qualifications to Testing
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
14 November 2018

Q is for…. Qualifications Absolutely anybody can become a PAT Tester, but it is absolutely essential that you have the correct qualifications to make sure you adhere to regulations. R…

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Fire Risk Assessments; who carries them out?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
12 November 2018

Who should carry out my Fire Risk Assessments? Can I just do them myself? It depends on how large/complex your business or organisation is. Risk Assessments for Larger Business’ If…

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Fire Hydrant testing and maintenance
By Sam Crudgington | Maintenance
8 November 2018

Fire Hydrants are used to supplement the water supply for firefighting or to supply/refill the tank in a firefighting appliance. To comply with UK regulations, fire hydrant testing and maintenance…

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Foam Extinguishers and what you need to know
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
5 November 2018

Foam Extinguishers are extremely effective because of the way the ingredients in the cleverly work together. The mix of concentrated foam solution, water and inert nitrogen pressurises the extinguisher. When…

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Total Safe UK now offer 4 different Training Courses!
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
31 October 2018

Total Safe UK now offer 4 different Training courses. All of our course are essential because they are based around skills that are useful in every day life; skills that…

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The M-P of PAT Testing…
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
29 October 2018

MICROWAVES; as part of the PAT testing process, microwaves must now be assessed too. This is to see whether they’re leaking too much radiation because too much can be really…

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Equipment for fighting fires; what does your business need?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety
25 October 2018

The types of equipment required depends on the business premises and the activities carried out. A professional body should install, test and maintain all equipment. Members of staff should know…

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Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Maintenance
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
22 October 2018

On entering a building, it is nearly always guaranteed that there will be an extinguisher nearby in case of emergency. But what if you reached for that extinguisher and it…

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Dry Risers; the Inlets & Outlets
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
18 October 2018

A key feature of fire protection systems, Dry Risers are installed with the purpose of supplying water to multiple floors of buildings quickly and easily, but most importantly, enabling firefighters…

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Fire Safety Training certificates have a shelf life
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
15 October 2018

Fire Safety training certificates have a shelf life. To refresh the knowledge of your staff and keep them up-to date, new training should be given once their certificates expire. There…

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The I-L of a PAT Test…
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
11 October 2018

INSPECTION; a PAT test is a routine inspection of electrical appliances to check that they are safe to use. To prevent electrical accidents from occurring in the workplace, all items…

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Risk Assessment; does yours consider everyone?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
8 October 2018

The fire alarm has just sounded in your premises. On your way out, you pass a man in a wheelchair. He needs help. Would you know what to do? Preparation…

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London Fire Hydrants; you are never more than 90 metres from one.
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
4 October 2018

London fire hydrants – you are never more than 90 metres away from one in the capital. There are over 115,000 Fire Hydrants in the city alone. The London Fire…

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Damaged Fire Extinguisher? What should you do?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
1 October 2018

Clumsy? Forever dropping things? Most of the time, you drop something, you pick it up and put it back, and carry on as normal. But some things can become seriously…

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Why is Basic Life Support (BLS) so important?
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
27 September 2018

BLS – Basic Life Support Training – is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest and many other life-threatening conditions. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 17.7 million…

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E-H of PAT Testing
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
24 September 2018

E is for ELECTRICITY Without electricity, PAT testing wouldn’t be necessary. It is used so much in modern society that its easy to forget that the stuff can actually be…

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Fire Safety Precautions; are you covered?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety
21 September 2018

Do you own a building that is sitting vacant? If so, did you know that fire safety in empty buildings is still your legal responsibility; the same as if you…

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Chrome Fire Extinguishers; are they actually legal?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
19 September 2018

Whether you’re the owner of a new office space or a trendsetting department store, organisations are now demanding that the firefighting equipment their building is equipped with is not only…

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Basic Life Support Training Courses
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
13 September 2018

Basic Life Support is such a key life skill to have. Have you ever been catching up on your favourite series and someone comes running in to help someone in…

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PAT Tests… Let’s talk through A-D
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
10 September 2018

A is for APPLIANCES The main reason we carry out PAT Tests is because of appliances. Appliances are everywhere… in our offices, our homes, industrial areas and public places. PAT…

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Fire Risk Assessment; what are the legal guidelines around one?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
7 September 2018

What are the legal guidelines surrounding a Fire Risk Assessment? 1.       A Fire Risk Assessment must be reviewed regularly. It is recommended to be reviewed… If the…

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Fire Safety Signs; what do they mean?
By Sam Crudgington | Health & Safety Signage
5 September 2018

One of the biggest selling ranges of fire safety signs in the UK relates to fire extinguishers. It is no surprise, seeing as they help to aid the quick identification…

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Fire Safety Systems; why do we need them?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety
3 September 2018

 Fire safety systems including alarms, detectors and sprinklers that protect lives need to be inspected on a regular basis. This is to ensure they are functioning correctly and are safe…

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Fire Risk Assessments; do you take them seriously?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
30 August 2018

Do you take Health & Safety procedure such as Fire Risk Assessments as seriously as you should? How many business owner’s out there have the attitude that they are immune…

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PAT Testing Certificate; Why is it so important to have one?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
27 August 2018

PAT testing is well known to most people who own a business; or at least it should be. Typically, once a PAT test has been carried out on an appliance,…

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What is involved in a Fire Hydrant inspection?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
23 August 2018

Firstly… The Fire Hydrant Inspection Pit A Fire Hydrant inspection begins with the pit – it must be checked to ensure the surrounding surface paving is sound. The cover should…

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How many times do you pass a Fire Extinguisher on a daily basis?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
20 August 2018

As a business owner, you will have a least one (but probably many more) fire extinguisher on your premises. You will more than likely walk past it a fair few…

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We are now providing First Aid Courses!
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
16 August 2018

We have just passed the qualifications to be able to deliver First Aid Courses alongside our Fire Safety Courses.  Rapid response to emergency situations can save lives; making life support…

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Fire Risk Assessments can sometimes be confusing
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
13 August 2018

Learning about Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) for your business is frustrating and confusing. We know! As the Responsible Person for a school or commercial business, you may think you already…

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NEW appliances; do they need to be PAT Tested?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
9 August 2018

When new equipment and appliances come into your organisation, what are the rules with regards to PAT testing? Are you obliged to test these new pieces of equipment? Or do…

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What colour do you think of when you think of danger? RED?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety
6 August 2018

It is scientifically proven that among the visibility range of a human’s electromagnetic spectrum, RED is the colour that scatters the least. So basically, it appears bright. It stands out…

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Dry Riser Inspection; Installation but NO Maintenance!
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
3 August 2018

We recently attended a site to conduct a Dry Riser Inspection. To say that the units were in a sorry state really would be an understatement! Dry Riser 1 The…

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First Aid at Work Training Courses
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
1 August 2018

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) announced a little while back, that from the 31st December 2016, all first aid training providers must now include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training…

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Is Fire Safety your ultimate priority?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Safety
30 July 2018

Fire safety should be our ultimate priority! There are several different regulations we should follow to ensure the safety of those around us; employees, the public, tenants etc. – one…

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Getting Total Safe UK out there with a Total Van Make-Over!
By Sam Crudgington | Company News
28 July 2018

Finally found the time in our busy schedules to get the company vans sign written! We are really pleased with the outcome and hopefully it will help put Total Safe…

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Fire Marshal duties are super important!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
27 July 2018

Fire Marshal duties are one of the most important contributions to fire safety in your business. There are many ‘reactive’ Fire Marshal responsibilities, such as checking emergency exits, checking fire…

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Job Satisfaction. Is there actually such a thing?
By Sam Crudgington | Company News
25 July 2018

Do you lack job satisfaction? I was on a PAT Testing job last week…. And was asked “Is this what you do all day? Isn’t it a bit boring?”. And…

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IBC Container Donation – A HUGE THANK YOU!
By Sam Crudgington | Company News
23 July 2018

When someone does something for you, sometimes you just want to shout about it! A HUGE thank you to Coryton Advance Fuels who kindly donated an IBC container to us….

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Different types of Fire Extinguishers. Who can name them all?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
19 July 2018

To look at, at a glance, you would probably assume that all fire extinguishers are the same. But there are actually many different types of Fire Extinguishers; each one suitable…

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What is a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) ?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Risk Assessment
16 July 2018

What is a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)? An FRA is an organised look at your premises and the activities carried on there. It assesses the likelihood of a fire starting,…

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What are Fire Marshal responsibilities?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
12 July 2018

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…

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Just exactly why is PAT Testing so important?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
9 July 2018

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…

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Fire Hydrants… Paint it completely gold.
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
5 July 2018

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…

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Fire Extinguisher Servicing. Why take the risk?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
2 July 2018

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…

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Do you have a Dry Riser on your premises?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
30 June 2018

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…

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Should you have a Fire Extinguisher in your home?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
28 June 2018

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…

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Green or red stickers on your electrical appliances?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
27 June 2018

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…

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Countdown to our next Fire Marshal Course
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
25 June 2018

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…

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Could you extinguish a small fire?
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
24 June 2018

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…

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What does a Fire Hydrant look like? No, really?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
22 June 2018

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…

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Should appliances be PAT Tested if I work from home?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
20 June 2018

With working from home becoming more popular, people often ask us – Should appliances be PAT Tested if I work from home? If you work from home, whether you need…

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Our FIRST Training Course
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
18 June 2018

Our first ever training course was our Fire Marshal Course which was a HUGE success. Everything went to plan; with no disasters.  We couldn’t have asked for a nicer group…

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What is PAT Testing?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
31 May 2018

The Total Safe UK team are often asked “What is PAT Testing?” so here is our answer! P…ortable Appliance Testing A…lmost anything that we might use through an electrical power…

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Are your employees familiar with the term ‘PAT Testing’?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
28 May 2018

Employees and PAT testing – As a business owner, PAT Testing should be a term that your employees are made familiar with. Even though devices have been throughly checked and…

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Just remember P.A.S.S
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
24 May 2018

Fire Extinguishers are something that you see almost every day. They are always somewhere! But as much as you see them, how many people know how to use one? Read…

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What is a dry riser?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
21 May 2018

You may have noticed them around high-rise buildings and not even given them a second thought. But, what is a dry riser? They are used to deliver water within buildings…

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Fire Safety responsibilities
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
18 May 2018

So many business owners think it is acceptable to ignore their Fire Safety responsibilities. Prosecutions and enforcement actions occur daily because a business owner or landlord, for example, will neglect…

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Exciting news from Total Safe UK!
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
16 May 2018

Training equipment has just arrived and Total Safe has just secured a venue to deliver Fire Safety Training Courses; starting from the 13th of June.  The Training Courses that we…

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Fire hydrants – all you need to know!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
14 May 2018

Fire hydrants – If you live in a house and walk within 100 metres of your front door, chances are you will come across a fire hydrant sign. That little…

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What happens during a fire extinguisher service?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
10 May 2018

A fire extinguisher is a vital piece of equipment in a building as it ensures that flames can be controlled before they get out of hand. It is hugely important…

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5 benefits of Fire Saftey Training at work
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
30 April 2018

Fire Safety Training at work is such an important aspect of running a business, yet it is so often overlooked. With so much to think about when it comes to…

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There are many misconceptions around the subject of PAT Testing…..
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
27 April 2018

“Everything is safe”. One of the most common misconceptions of PAT testing, is that when a company receives it’s PAT certificate, everything in their workplace is now safe for ever…

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Fire Hydrant facts
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Hydrants
25 April 2018

Fire hydrants are an essential part of fire safety. Here are some fire hydrant facts for you to consider and realise why routine testing and maintenance is important. Fire Hydrant…

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Smoke Inhalation…. Risks & Prevention.
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
24 April 2018

Being caught in a fire emergency is a terrifying experience for anyone, and there are a huge number of risks that people are exposed to in such a situation; smoke…

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Portable Fire Extinguishers
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
23 April 2018

Along with working smoke detectors, having a portable fire extinguisher in your home can prevent disaster from happening. Fire extinguishers are crucial for putting out small fires or at least…

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Fire Training Courses
By Sam Crudgington | Training Courses
20 April 2018

Fire Extinguishers…. You pass them all the time. At work, in the kid’s schools, eating out at your favourite restaurant, shopping for that perfect pair of shoes… and hopefully at…

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What are the most common causes of office fires? Why?
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
19 April 2018

What are the most common causes of office fires? Total Safe has had a look at some of the top causes of fires in offices throughout the country. COOKING. Cooking…

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What is a “PAT Test”?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
18 April 2018

What is a PAT test? It stands for ‘Portable Appliance Testing’ so in short, it means testing almost anything that we might use through an electrical power supply. Think of…

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Extinguishers… When were yours last inspected?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
16 April 2018

Fire Extinguishers are a crucial piece of fire safety equipment. Worst case scenario, you would not want to find yourself dealing with a fire emergency trying to rely on a…

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Dry Riser; would you know what one is?
By Sam Crudgington | Dry Risers
13 April 2018

Would you know what we were talking about? What their purpose is? How they work? Or what one actually is? A Dry Riser is basically a vertical pipe system, consisting…

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What to do if a fire broke out
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
12 May 2017

What to do if a fire broke out: Would you know what to do if a fire broke out? Do you know what extinguisher you can use on each class…

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WINNERS! Total Safe’s new award…
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
24 January 2017

We are thrilled to announce that Total Safe were winners of the ‘Best Newcomer’ Award.  We would like to thank everyone who voted for us for this award because we…

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Fire Extinguisher Safety
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
3 January 2017

Lets make 2017 a safe 2017! With our large fire extinguisher range going from commercial to domestic we have what you need to stay safe. Check your fire extinguishers make…

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Domestic fire extinguisher
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguishers
20 November 2016

How much would you pay for your life? Does £17.50 sound cheap? You can buy a domestic fire extinguisher for £17.50 that is safe to use on any solid, liquid…

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Domestic Fire Extinguisher Special Offer Here!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
14 November 2016

FREE DELIVERY Special Offer!  We are offering free delivery of a Domestic Fire Extinguisher throughout Thurrock. Any orders must be placed by 17.00 on Sunday in order to qualify. A Domestic…

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Is your home protected from fire?
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
24 October 2016

Do you feel your home is protected from fire? Do you have smoke alarms? How about a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket? If you haven’t and would be interested…

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Co2 extinguisher
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
6 October 2016

Just been to price up a job in #Tilbury and it had a Co2 extinguisher that was made in 1969! Did you know every 10 years a Co2 extinguisher has…

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Fire marshals
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Marshal
26 September 2016

Do you have enough fire marshals within your team? Unsure? Give Total Safe UK a call on 07714227936 and we will be happy to give you some advice.

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Are your fire extinguishers in date?
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
15 September 2016

Are your fire extinguishers in date? Do you do the monthly checks? Do you know what the monthly checks consist of? If the answer is no to any of them…

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Business Referral Network; we are now members!
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
5 September 2016

We are proud to announce that Total Safe has just joined the Business Referral Network (BRN). We look forward to working with the other members of the group in the upcoming…

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Is your signage correct?
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
15 August 2016

Is your signage correct? Do you have all of the signs that are required? Are they the correct sign with the correct symbol? Unsure? Call Total Safe UK now and our…

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PAT testing – Do you take tools on site?
By Sam Crudgington | PAT Testing
5 August 2016

Do you take tools on site? Some sites will only allow them on if they have been PAT tested. Prices start at £0.65p per item, call now to get booked…

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Check your fire extinguishers
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
18 July 2016

Check your fire extinguishers: When was the last time you checked your fire extinguishers? They should be checked once a month by a nominated person. The individual should be checking for…

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Maintaining your equipment
By Sam Crudgington | Uncategorised
11 July 2016

PAT testing is a quick and easy way to prove you are maintaining your equipment. Some insurance companies insist that you have it completed as well as some building sites…

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Safety signs
By Sam Crudgington | Health & Safety Signage
3 July 2016

Do you know what your safety signs mean? Red- Prohibition/ firefighting equipment Yellow- Warning Blue- Mandatory Green- Escape route/ escape equipment.

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Fire extinguisher service in Basildon
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
17 June 2016

An engineer has just been to EDG Group to complete a fire extinguisher service in Basildon and to  recycle all their old ones. If you would like your fire extinguishers…

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Bin fire at Corringham town centre
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
6 June 2016

Following a bin fire at Corringham town centre. One of our engineers refiled two fire extinguishers the shop owner used to try to extinguish the fire.

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Total Safe are starting a Brand New Blog!
By Sam Crudgington | Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
16 May 2016

Did you hear? Total Safe are starting a brand new blog! In our blog entries, we will be sharing news, helpful hints and tips on keeping your business safe in…

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