Protecting valuables and important documents from fire is an important part of disaster recover for most businesses and even households. At Safelincs, we provide a wide range of fireproof safes, boxes, filing cabinets and fireproof cupboards to suit various industrial, domestic and commercial applications. To meet the requirements of the business or consumer in question, [...]
We created a short and simple calculation guide to allow you to work out how many fire extinguishers you need. If you know the floor space of your premises you can easily work out your class A requirement for fire extinguishers. We also added simple pointers helping you to identify further risks, such as Class [...]
It is essential to ensure that any employees and visitors on your premises can clearly see where the fire exits are located in the event of a fire. By installing fire escape route signs, you can assist with the safe evacuation of everyone on your premises, no matter where in the building they may be. [...]
This weekend the tragic death of a teenager occurred whilst she was camping with her family in Shropshire. The cause is thought to have been carbon monoxide poisoning. The other family members were found unconscious in the tent and taken to hospital. The carbon monoxide poisoning is believed to have originated from the smouldering embers [...]
Smoke alarms are the most essential components in any fire safety strategy, whether in commercial or domestic properties. There is a wide range of smoke alarm models available designed to suit various circumstances. It is therefore important to ensure that you purchase the correct model for your requirements, in order to ensure your smoke alarms [...]
Emergency lighting comes into play when the normal mains-powered lighting fails and is essential for providing adequate light to allow people to evacuate the building safely in the case of a fire. As a minimum requirement, buildings must have emergency lighting installed across all the escape routes and exits from every area of the building, [...]
Have you considered the impact of an arson attack on your property and the risk to lives it entails? Many arson attacks are carried out through the letter opening of an entrance door. Flammable liquids or objects are poured or thrown through the opening, setting the entrance area alight. This is particular dangerous, as this [...]
To mark Deaf Awareness Week this year we are holding an open door day. Anyone with a hearing impairment is welcome to come and visit us at Unit 1, Farelesthorpe Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9PS to view our selection of smoke alarms that are suitable for the deaf and hard of hearing. We will be [...]
Safelincs and Britannia, the manufacturer of the P50 maintenance-free fire extinguisher are exhibiting together at the Facilities Show at the NEC. From the 15th to the 17th of May, we welcome all visitors to our stand P23 Hall 2, where we will be presenting the P50 fire extinguishers. See the Kevlar core of the extinguisher [...]
Fire extinguishers are heavy products and contain elements that can easily be broken or bent in transit (gauges, release-pins and handles), especially if the carrier places the extinguisher on its head or drops the extinguisher. Any dents in the side of an extinguisher could render the extinguisher unserviceable and require a full replacement. Yet some [...]
