The Benefits of Professionally Installed Business Alarms vs DIY
Times are hard, and if the latest forecasts are to be believed, they’re not going to be getting better any time soon. Energy, petrol and…
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Are Businesses Responsible for Fire Safety & PAT Testing of Office Equipment for Home Workers?
For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on their working lives. For some, it’s actually been a positive thing, with hybrid…
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The Bradford City Stadium Fire
Bradford City’s home fixture with Lincoln City on 11 May 1985 should have been a day of celebration. It was the last day of the…
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The King’s Cross Fire
The idea of the London Underground was first proposed in the 1830s. The first line, between Paddington and Farringdon, opened in January 1863 – a remarkable…
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The Great Fire of New York
Background Almost exactly 110 years after the Great Fire of London, another major conflagration occurred in a large city, but this time under very different…
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The Burning of the Library of Alexandria
The origins of the Library of Alexandria Alexandria, a city situated on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, was founded by and named after Alexander the Great, who lived…
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Fires That Changed Our World
Learning to make and control fire was one of the defining achievements in the evolution of mankind. Having fire meant that we could keep warm…
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The History of Fire and How Humans Discovered It
At Scutum London, fire is what dictates our day-to-day lives. Most of the time, our focus is on the very real dangers of fire, its…
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Common Causes of Workplace Fires
Latest Home Office statistics suggest that the number of commercial fires requiring Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) intervention are on the decrease. Partly that’s down…
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Schools Fire Safety
There are two main areas of responsibility that schools have with regard to our children: educating them and keeping them safe. Recent data published by…
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Care Home Fire Safety
Following fire safety legislation and guidelines is important anywhere, but when it comes to fire safety in care homes, everything becomes that extra bit more…
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(SME) Small Business Fire Safety Guide
The rules surrounding requirements for fire safety in non-domestic settings such as small businesses are covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which…
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