Fire Safety

We care about the safety and wellbeing of our residents, employees, contractors and visitors, both at work and at home. We have put together the following safety information which may help you identify potential hazards, and reduce the risk of those hazards causing harm to yourself and others.

Fire Safety - stay safe this winter

By following the advice you can help to reduce the risk of having a fire in your home this winter. Spare a thought for elderly relatives, friends and neighbours too. Are they as safe from fire as they could be?

Wake up! Get a smoke alarm!

Many fires in the home are caused by a single moment of carelessness and could easily be prevented. It is important to be aware of possible fire hazards around the home and to take steps to protect you and your family from fire.

Smoke alarms detect smoke at the earliest stages of a fire, giving you vital time to escape. Ensuring you have a working smoke alarm is an important precaution to protect your home and family from fire.

Fit alarms on every level of your home and remember to test the batteries every week. NEVER REMOVE THE BATTERIES! Also remember not to put alarms in kitchens or bathrooms where smoke and steam could accidentally set them off.

Smoke alarms for people with a hearing impairment

For people who would not be able to hear a conventional smoke alarm, there are devices available which make use of a vibrating pad or flashing light instead of the auditory signal. The vibrating pad alarms are particularly useful for deaf-blind people.

Fire safety documents

Below is a range of leaflets which provide important information and advice on the main areas of fire safety. By following the guidance in the leaflets, you will substantially reduce the chances of fire harming you, your family or your home.

Fire Safety at Home - English