Working in cold temperatures here in the UK is inevitable during the winter months. Some workers are also employed in environments with very cold ambient temperatures such as food storage facilities. But just how cold can it get before it is legally too cold to work? The law on UK workplace temperatures is straightforward, but […]

An office might not seem like a workplace which has a high fire risk. Despite office building fires being unusual, there are many fire risks in this type of space. If a fire does break out, it’s important to have the right office fire extinguisher to hand. You should conduct a fire risk assessment and […]

Fires involving volatile flammable liquids need the right equipment to be deployed quickly. This type of fire can become dangerously out of control in seconds. Environments such as fuel station forecourts and fuel storage areas need the right petrol fire extinguishers. Our guide looks at what extinguishers are needed to deal with fire risk from […]

Kitchens are the most common area where house fires start in the UK, there are many fire risks present in them. That means having the correct kitchen fire extinguisher to deal with identified fire risks is a must so you can be prepared to deal with a blaze. In this guide, we explore the best […]

An electrical fire can happen virtually anywhere there is electricity and flammable materials. From lightning strikes to overloaded power strips, electrical fires are a real danger that can become deadly instantly if not appropriately addressed. Many people wonder what fire extinguisher works on an electrical fire. The following is a rundown of the equipment needed […]

Using the correct cooking oil fire extinguisher is vital when dealing with burning oils and fats. This is particularly true in a commercial kitchen where large volumes of oil may combust. The only type of extinguisher that should be used on burning cooking oils is a wet chemical applicance, which will be labelled Class F. […]