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Fire Door Safety Week

Fire Door Safety Week

  This week is Fire Door Safety Week! This campaign doesn’t just point the finger, but focuses on what we need to know so that we can all encourage best practice. To make a difference, we all need to take responsibility and report signs of wear and tear and where fire...
Whirlpool Recalling Tumble Dryers For Safety Issues

Whirlpool Recalling Tumble Dryers For Safety Issues

Why is there a recall? In 2015, Whirpool revealed that millions of tumble dryers were potentially dangerous.  The company’s managers found something worrying with some models of dryers.   What is causing the problem? Excess fluff or lint could travel from the...
#FridayFocus CO2 Fire Extinguishers

#FridayFocus CO2 Fire Extinguishers

Every Friday MCL will be running a #FocusFriday blog where we focus on different areas within fire protection and this Friday we are focusing on CO2 Fire Extinguishers CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) .Co2s are primarily recommended for use on electrical equipment, often...
A Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor

A Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor

If you are an employer, then you will have a duty under the appropriate fire safety legislation to carry out a fire risk assessment. Similarly, if you occupy or otherwise have a degree of control over any non-domestic premises (or if empty and you own it), then you...