Fire Safety

How to Promote Fire Safety in Care Homes

In this guide, we’ll look at why fire safety is important, common causes of fires, and how to prevent such devastating events happening in care homes.

What Are Fire Safety Regulations and Standards?

In this guide, we'll explain what legislation covers fire safety in the UK, changes to the law, and steps to follow to ensure compliance.

Ask Gavin: What makes an effective fire evacuation process? Help!

Got a Health & Safety query you need answering? Ask Gavin! This anonymous employer wanted to know how they could make sure their fire evacuation process was effective. So they asked Gavin Scarr Hall, Peninsula’s Director of Health & Safety, for expert advice.

Kent Restaurant Fined £30,000 for Serious Fire Safety Breaches

Fire Chiefs call for stronger requirements on sprinklers

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has published a statement calling on the Government to take action on increasing the use of sprinklers in UK buildings.

UK fire services attend 46% more Lithium-ion battery fires in 2023

UK fire services were faced with a 46% increase in Lithium-ion battery fires in 2023, according to new research.

Ask Gavin: I’m worried my workplace isn’t fire safe. Help!

This caller had concerns about fire safety in their workplace. So they asked Gavin Scarr Hall, Peninsula’s Director of Health & Safety, for expert advice.

New fire safety regulations: do they affect you?

As of 23rd January 2023, there are new fire safety regulations for certain buildings. How many of these new rules apply to you will depend on the type of building you own, manage, or occupy.