BLOG Matt Spivey, Consultant Fire Engineer & Trainer

How a Fire Risk Assessment Can Save You Money

22nd February, 2017

If your about to replace or have a fire alarm installed STOP and read you fire risk assessment as the "belt and braces" approach will certainly cost you more money but may not make your site any safer.

Your Fire Risk Assessment - It's the Start Not the End!

15th January, 2017

Carrying out fire risk assessments is something I make a living from, but it's also what I'm passionate about. However, for some businesses and organisations, it can seem like just another box to tick in the endless list of compliance related tasks involved in running a business. But not acting on the findings of your fire risk assessment can be potentially life changing. Read on to discover why a fire risk assessment is the start - not the end.

Keep your colleagues safe from fire this Christmas

22nd December, 2016

The festive season is a time to celebrate at home but also at work. As the hand-me-down Christmas trees, foil decorations and battered old lights are unpacked for another year of festivities, it's one of the most important times of the year to ensure you're colleagues are protected from potential fires.

How many fire wardens do you need?

27th November, 2016

With Fire Wardens playing such an essential role in helping to ensure your business is prepared for an emergency, it's vitally important to delegate the responsibilities for this role to key colleagues. Read on to find out how.

Are your Emergency provisions for disabled people adequate?

20th October, 2016

Are you confident that everyone would be able to get out of your building safely in the event of a fire? Read on to find out how to develop a fire safety evacuation plan that caters for everyone, including those people with disabilities.

How Synergy Fire Engineering saved a client from a £15,000 bill for unnecessary work

15th September, 2016

Employing contractors for any type of work can be a risky business, but never more so than when it's to ensure people and buildings are safe from risk. Read how we saved a client from a £15,000 bill from work they'd been falsely told was essential and urgent.

You're at Risk of Prosecution if You're Not Complying with these 3 Elements of Fire Training

15th August, 2016

Are you and your company compliant with Fire Safety Order (2005) or are you running the risk of prosecution. Read the essential details here...

Synergy Fire Engineering puts Estate Agent's House in Order

14th July, 2016

Read the article to find out why Chesterfield based estate agents, Wilkins Vardy Residential Limited, would not hesitate to recommend Synergy Fire Engineering.

The Law on Evacuating Disabled People is Strict - Are You Compliant?

15th June, 2016

Are your Provisions for disabled people adequate? - The issue of provisions for disabled people are clearly written in various legislation including fire safety, but seem to be greatly misunderstood. Read on to find out what you need to know.