If the power goes out or a fire sets off your alarm, your escape routes need to stay lit. That's what emergency lighting is for, and by law, almost every business has to have it. For businesses across Hampshire, it's often the part of fire safety that gets forgotten about, until an insurer, or worse, a real emergency, brings it back into focus. Here's a simple breakdown of what you need, the rules behind it, and how to stay on the right side of them. The legal position Under UK fire safety...

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, UK businesses are legally required to provide appropriate firefighting equipment. But fire extinguishers are not ‘one size fits all’ Using the wrong type of fire extinguisher can be ineffective and, in some cases, such as using water on an electrical fire, can be life-threatening. To help protect your staff and premises, here is a clear breakdown of the types of fire extinguishers UK businesses require, how they are colour-coded, and where...

Lithium-ion batteries are often found in smartphones, laptops, e-bikes, scooters, and power tools. They have become a very valuable addition to the modern workplace, and although generally safe, they are not without their risks. Lithium-ion battery fires are commonly caused by a chain reaction known as ’thermal runaway’, which occurs when a lithium-ion battery cell produces more heat than is being dispersed. When a Lithium-ion battery fails, it creates its own oxygen, causing temperatures as...