HOMEOWNERS have been urged to make sure their chimneys are swept regularly after a spate of fires.Since Friday, January 18, there have been 15 chimney fires to which Avon Fire and Rescue Service have been called with incidents reported in Olveston, Bishopston,...
FIRE devastated a Patchway home after a mum suffered an epileptic fit while smoking a cigarette.Kay Foster and her three children have been left temporarily homeless after a fire ripped through her house at Rodway Road, Patchway on January 23.The blaze caused severe...
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 Important Changes to the Asbestos Regulations and how they affect working with asbestos cement products were made in April 2012. In practice the changes are fairly limited. They mean that some types of non-licensed work with...
Outdoor activities are often a great way to spend your leisure time but they have their own set of unique fire risks that should not be underestimated. However, some common sense preparation can ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. A barbecue should be a...
Fire Safety Advice for Hoteliers To help you inquire about the fire safety features of a hotel or bed and breakfast, the following information will show you what to look for and the right questions to ask on arrival. • Ensure your fire risk assessment, which must be...
Simple fire safety precautions and regular checks will reduce your risks, and the disastrous impact of a fire on your business, staff, customers and you personally. Acorn’s 15 Fire Safety tips are: 1. Hold fire drills at different times of the day, as people...