Fire Risk Articles | Risk Management

Fire safety articles

A range of risk management guidance and resources on how to identify, assess and address fire risks.

Fire safety in kitchens

Fires in kitchen and cooking areas are very common, often resulting in extensive damage to the premises and disruption to the business.

Sustainable school buildings - how to reduce the risks

Risks associated with modern sustainable school buildings and ways you can reduce them.

Fire in heritage buildings

The causes of fire in heritage buildings are wide. The most common causes of damage are accidental, arson, blocked or damaged chimneys, cooking, electrical faults, hot works and lightning strikes.

Fire safety, fire risk assessments and arson defence

Prevent fires before they happen with help from our fire safety guidance.

Electrical inspections and safety

It’s important that fixed electrical systems are properly designed, installed and maintained by competent electricians in accordance with current standards.

Battery charging

Advances in technology, changes in behaviour, convenience, and environmental concerns, have caused an increase in demand for battery powered vehicles, tools, equipment and devices.

Safe use of biomass boilers

As renewable energy technology develops, biomass is increasingly viewed as a green alternative to traditional forms of energy.

Electric bikes

Risks associated with electric bikes and how to manage them.

Sprinkler systems

Sprinkler systems have been around since the late 19th century and are a simple and active component of a commercial or domestic building’s fire protection system.