Access to Fire Safety Files and Local Authority Obligations
July 11, 2025
Owner’s Fire Safety Duties (Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003) To access to fire safety files and local authority obligations under the Fire Services Act
Owner’s Fire Safety Duties (Fire Services Acts 1981 & 2003) To access to fire safety files and local authority obligations under the Fire Services Act
The table below summarises new requirements, updated guidance, and removed sections between the 2023 and 2025 editions of HIQA’s Fire Safety Handbook: A guide for
Ensuring Fire Safety in Healthcare Fire safety in nursing homes and hospitals is literally a life-or-death matter, given that many residents or patients may be
Unseen Fire Risks in Irish Nursing Home Bedrooms Could a seemingly harmless build-up of possessions in your resident’s bedrooms be a hidden fire hazard? For
Fire Safety Training Healthcare Ireland Healthcare managers in Ireland carry a heavy responsibility to maintain rigorous fire safety standards. A key aspect of this is
Fire alarm systems are designed to protect lives by providing an early warning of fire, giving occupants time to evacuate or be assisted. In healthcare
Fire safety in nursing homes is a critical concern, especially given the vulnerability of residents. The recently announced Nursing Home Resident Safety Improvement Scheme (RSI
The importance of stringent fire safety measures in care homes cannot be overstated. Recent legal cases in East Sussex underscore the severe consequences of neglecting
Practical Application of Two-Stage Fire Alarm Strategy in Comparison to a One-Stage Strategy. At Phoenix STS, our unwavering commitment to advancing fire safety through innovative
In Ireland, understanding the difference between a “Fire Safety Assessment” and a “Fire Risk Assessment“ (also known as a “Fire Safety Risk Assessment”) is crucial
The historical 2½-minute evacuation guideline, derived from the 1911 Empire Palace Theatre Fire, is an essential benchmark in fire safety practices. However, it’s crucial to
A Guide to Residential Evacuation Prioritisation and Assistance Ensuring Fire Safety in Healthcare – In residential healthcare, the safety of residents during emergencies is paramount.
Introduction In the healthcare and fire safety world, bedrails are incredibly important, especially during challenging times like fire evacuations. It’s crucial to consider the risks
The careful evaluation of fire safety measures, namely “fire blankets” and “portable fire extinguishers”, in the distressing scenario of a fire engaging a person’s clothing
More often than not, all industries will require their workers to undergo specific training for them to do their job correctly and/or safely. It is
Nowadays, there is such a huge range of different first aid courses available for people to undertake and training providers supply both onsite and online
Often, when thinking of fire training courses, many automatically think of learning how to use fire extinguishers and evacuation aids, yet this isn’t always the
There are many different fire safety products that are used to assist during evacuations if there is an emergency. Whilst the majority of people will
There is no denying that all businesses should have a fire safety plan/evacuation plan and it is incredibly beneficial to make sure all employees know
All workplaces throughout the Ireland & the UK have different requirements for their members of staff, and more often than not, employers will require their
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