Fire safety is paramount in every Irish home. One of the most versatile and effective tools you can have on hand is a fire blanket. Compact and easy to use, fire blankets can quickly smother small fires, preventing them from spreading and causing more damage. Here’s everything you need to know about the correct…
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As the summer sun warms up Ireland, barbecues become a favourite way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. There’s nothing quite like the sizzle of sausages and the aroma of grilled veggies wafting through the air. However, barbecues can pose significant fire risks if not handled properly. Here are some key tips…
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Aerosol cans are ubiquitous in our daily lives, found in products ranging from hairspray to cleaning supplies. While these products are incredibly convenient, they come with hidden dangers, particularly the risk of fire. Understanding these risks and knowing how to mitigate them is essential for maintaining a safe environment at home or work. In…
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As we transition into the warmer months and our fireplaces and stoves go unused, it’s easy to forget about chimney maintenance. However, summer is the perfect time to ensure your chimney is clean and safe for the next cold season. Ignoring chimney upkeep can lead to severe fire hazards. In this post, we’ll explore…
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New Restrictions from the UN and the European Commission due soon means that all Foam (AFFF) Portable Fire Extinguishers (PFE) will be restricted going forward. Foam, often referred to as AFFF (Aqueous Film – Forming Foam) is used where water alone or inerting gases are unsuitable and has been favoured for uses with Class B…
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Compatible with more ceiling types and a larger variety of detectors, the Rapid Bracket®‘s ultra-fast installation time reduces costs significantly and eliminates the need for unsightly access hatches while leaving a modern, aesthetically pleasing finish. Constructed from ultra high-heat resistant engineering polymers and ultra-lightweight anodized aluminium, the Rapid Bracket® weighs just 1.2kg in its tallest form.…
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The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) recently launched a fire safety handbook to help providers and staff of designated centres to meet their fire safety obligations. Designated centres are services the Chief Inspector within HIQA registers and inspects, which offer residential facilities for older adults, children and people with disabilities. The potential impact from…
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While your life safety maintenance partner might assist you by carrying out an Annual Extinguisher Inspection, as required under Irish Standard 291, a lot can happen in a year! Irish Standard 291 requires that the Responsible Person (a legal term for the person in daily control of a premises) must carry out, or delegate somebody…
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Here in Ireland we have 30 fire services managed at local authority level. The staff of these fire services operate 220 fire stations across the country and are made up of full-time professional fire fighters and retained part-time staff. Under the provisions of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, authorised inspectors from the…
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Irish Standard 291 which governs the selection, commissioning, installation, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers was revised in 2015. We outline the key requirements here: Competent Person Inspection Frequency At least every 12 months More frequently where the environment, risks or other factors dictate so. User Inspection At least every month (recorded…
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