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NOW AVAILABLE FROM FASS: Covid-19 Safety Signage for Social Distancing and Hygiene Protocols

June 18, 2020 by FASS

In response to the global Coronavirus pandemic of 2020, Fire and Safety Solutions are now able to offer a full range of Covid-19 Safety Signage covering both social distancing and hygiene protocols.

As the UK emerges from lock-down and the economy opens up, there will be a requirement to enforce government guidelines on keeping the public safe in both public spaces and offices. Our range of high quality Covid-19 signage has been produced by our partners Everlux, who we have a relationship spanning many years and as such, we are able to offer clients high quality signage and meets all regulations, at a competitive price.

If you would like to find out more information or to order signage from FASS, please contact us.

To view our range of Covid-19 Signage, please click the button below

View our online Covid-19 Signs catalogue

BAFE warns fire safety should be addressed as soon as possible as we ease out of coronavirus lockdown

May 29, 2020 by FASS

As a BAFE registered company, Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd would like to make our clients aware of the following press release from BAFE:

With coronavirus lockdown measures in place slowly beginning to ease, BAFE strongly advises that fire safety measures are not overlooked or deferred further.

There is a bombardment of information coming out regarding the coronavirus pandemic and the changes to the ‘new normal’ we are becoming accustomed to. BAFE has been keeping abreast of this information and hope you have found news provided on the BAFE website useful.

With coronavirus lockdown measures in place slowly beginning to ease BAFE strongly advises that fire safety measures are not overlooked or deferred further. Stephen Adams, Chief Executive – BAFE, has been discussing this within the industry using multiple outputs such as the FSM Podcast (episode 3) and the Fire Safety Event Online (15/05/2020). During the event online, Mr. Adams clearly stated the fact that fire safety legislation has not changed to accommodate the coronavirus pandemic, it is still very much being enforced in the interest of life safety.

Inside Housing recently reported that “Housing minister says planned maintenance and void work should resume in letter to social housing tenants” (19/05/2020). The article discussed the current status of gas safety checks, writing “the government reiterated its view that landlords should ‘make every effort’ to abide by statutory obligations and conduct annual gas safety inspections.” BAFE must stress fire safety obligations should also continue to be followed with as much significance, performed as safely as possible.

Fire does not discriminate, and as BAFE has discussed many times before, fire systems and provisions are often taken for granted and their maintenance can be overlooked, especially if those responsible for fire safety have not been working in the building or are on furlough. Unlike security systems, which you deactivate and activate on a regular basis, fire systems are always set to active ready to react in the event of fire. This means you may not pick up on faults early that could jeopardise the effectiveness of the system and the safety of your occupants. Therefore, regular scheduled maintenance performed by competent providers is crucial (and noted as best practice in the appropriate standards). Following this, with documented evidence, will demonstrate due diligence.

All fire safety systems and provisions should continue to be well maintained ready for when people begin to reoccupy buildings. This is prevalent with the current situation, as measures implemented to deal with covid-19 may instigate an obligation to update your fire risk assessment (and to action any issues highlighted) to comply with legislation.

Stephen Adams comments “we are fully aware that the fire safety industry is somewhat invisible to the greater public, and just expect their premises managers to be ‘doing the right thing’, even throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Competent fire safety is simply expected, and it comes down to the industry to contact their clients to educate them of the facts. Legislation is still in place; standards continue to recommend scheduled maintenance and Third Party Certificated providers can competently assist them in the interest of keeping people safe from fire.”

Previous guidance issued (17/03/2020) by Chris Auger, Head of Schemes – BAFE, specified: “If a client is not permitting access on-site due to coronavirus precautions, please make sure you explain that this is their decision to not allow you to complete this work. It is the role of the premises management (i.e. Responsible Person/Duty Holder) to ensure they fulfil their fire safety obligations.

Advise them of any risk and if they still do not grant you access on-site, document this communication. This will provide evidence you have acted responsibly with your clients. If you are allowed access on-site, please stay safe and follow appropriate coronavirus guidance to ensure you are not unnecessarily increasing risk to anyone in the premises or yourselves.”

BAFE continues to encourage this action, stressing contact with clients is important at present. As we all begin to adapt to new ways of working and ongoing developments regarding the pandemic please continue to uphold best practice in the fire safety industry, whilst being understanding of client’s decisions at present.

Coronavirus Guidance for BAFE Registered Companies – Access to client premises

March 23, 2020 by FASS

As a BAFE registered company, Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd have received the following advice from BAFE that we would like to make clients aware of:

As BAFE Registered Companies will be aware, there are certain time period requirements when service and maintenance work should be performed for fire safety provisions and systems.

At present (17/03/2020), if a client is not permitting access on-site due to coronavirus precautions, please make sure you explain that this is their decision to not allow you to complete this work. It is the role of the premises management (i.e. Responsible Person/Duty Holder) to ensure they fulfill their fire safety obligations.

Advise them of any risk and if they still do not grant you access on-site, document this communication. This will provide evidence you have acted responsibly with your clients.

If you are allowed access on-site, please stay safe and follow appropriate coronavirus guidance to ensure you are not unnecessarily increasing risk to anyone in the premises or yourselves.

Chris Auger, Head of Schemes – BAFE

We will be regularly monitoring and reviewing advice that we receive and updating our own Covid-19 statement accordingly.

Visit us at Peterborough Biscuit Business Exhibition 5th February 2020

February 5, 2020 by FASS

Fire and Safety Solutions (FASS) would be delighted to meet you at the Peterborough Biscuit Business exhibition on the 5th of February 2020 at the East of England Arena and Events Centre. The event showcases many of the regions local businesses and provides an opportunity to meet directly with exhibitors such as FASS , to discuss how we could help your business or project.

Speaking about the event, Paul Wilkinson, Managing Director of FASS said; “Events like these provide a real opportunity to discuss your possible fire and safety needs in an informal environment and it’s also a chance for us to showcase our services and experience. Peterborough Biscuit Business is the biggest B2B event in Peterborough and there is a wide range of exhibitors to see so it is well worth popping by – we would be delighted to see you and welcome you to our stand”.

Peterborough Biscuit Business runs from 9am to 5pm at the East of England Arena and Events Centre. For further details visit https://peterboroughbiscuit.co.uk/ or if you would like to speak to a representative of FASS, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you there!

A leap of faith – could you help?

April 15, 2019 by FASS

At Fire and Safety Solutions (FASS) we always like to go above and beyond where we can. Whether that’s an exceptional quality installation or friendly advice on the correct fire safety products, doing our best runs through everything we do.

However, we are extremely proud and impressed at the commitment of two of our staff members, Sarah and Charlotte, to do all that they can to raise funds for our nominated charity, The Lisa Kent Trust (http://www.lisakenttrust.org/) by quite literally going above and beyond and throwing themselves off a mountain!

On Saturday 1st June 2019, Sarah and Charlotte will be making the long trek to the top of Babadag Mountain (1,969 m) near Oludeniz in Turkey. Braving the crazy road up, bracing winds, and shear drop; the girls will hurl themselves off the top to take the 40 min descent and hopefully arrive safely into the arms of their esteemed Employers (that’s us, by the way!) on Oludeniz Beach (with a Gin and T in our hands).

FASS have been closely associated with The Lisa Kent Trust for the last 5 years and currently assist 4 children through their education. We would love to be able to raise adequate funds to provide the school in The Gambia with fitted Solar Panels, a project they have been considering for some time, but yet to complete.

To hear a little more about our fund raising directly from Sarah and Charlotte, please take a moment to listen to the audio clip below, taken from a recent interview with the girls on Huntingdon Community Radio.

How you can help

If you would like to join us with our project, please follow the link below to read our story and donate but if you feel you unable to join us in this madness, perhaps you could share our story to maximise revenue for our high reach project.

https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/fassgirlsjump

Thank you.

FASS are proud to support the Lisa Kent Trust: An Update

November 16, 2018 by FASS

Like all businesses, Fire and Safety Solutions are often focused on promoting our services, carrying out work for clients and in the every day life of business in the UK, it is very easy to loose sight of how fortunate we are. Sometimes it is not until you read the plight of others that you stop to reflect upon this and think about what you can do to help others. One of the easiest ways to give a little back to those less fortunate is though charity donations and FASS have long supported a number of charity and community projects which you can see here.

One such charity is the Lisa Kent Trust, a UK registered charity dedicated to providing the children of the Gambia with the education they need for a brighter future. The Trust has been working to deliver a quality education to children & young people in deprived communities of The Gambia since 2001.

FASS have directly sponsored number of children in The Gambia, to help them receive the education that in the UK we take for-granted and to help give the children an opportunity of a better future.

We are always pleased to hear the children are doing well and are delighted to share with you the school reports we have recently received:

At FASS we would be grateful if you have the time to visit the LisaKentTrust website and read about the excellent work they do. Perhaps too, you would also like to sponsor a child to help them get a better start in life through education – details are available on the LisaKentTrust website, or a small donation to the charity to help with the building of schools – thank you.