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Veritech Systems are a manned guarding and electronic solutions company that have our own department which specialises in fire safety. Our current fire safety services include the following:
We are members of the Fire Industry Association and the Fire Protection Authority. Veritech have a full-time qualified fire risk assessor, manager, fire fighter and FPA trainer, responsible for delivering the FPA Fire Warden course at out in house training facility.
A fire warden is a designated person within a building who supports the ongoing management of fire safety, contributing to the safety of staff and the public should a fire evacuation be required. Security Guards are often good choices for this responsibility, trained by Veritech Fire Safety for your site. We believe good fire warden training is based on the following.
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and survey are essential components of fire safety management, helping to identify potential fire hazards and ensuring that appropriate measures are in place to protect people and property. Here's an overview of the key steps involved in conducting a fire risk assessment and survey:
Identify Fire Hazards - Look for heat sources such as electrical equipment, heaters, open flames, and hot surfaces. Identify materials that can burn, such as paper, fabrics, wood, chemicals, and flammable liquids. Consider ventilation systems, open windows, and other ways oxygen might feed a fire.
Identify People at Risk - Consider staff, visitors, contractors, and the public. Pay special attention to those who might need assistance in an emergency, such as elderly people, individuals with disabilities, or children.
Evaluate and Reduce the Risk - Implement measures to prevent the ignition of materials and manage sources of fuel. Check that smoke detectors, alarms, and other fire detection systems are properly installed, functioning, and adequately cover the premises. Ensure that fire extinguishers, sprinklers, fire hoses, and other firefighting tools are available, well-maintained, and accessible. Verify that emergency exits are clear, accessible, properly marked, and well-lit. Ensure there are sufficient escape routes and that everyone knows how to use them.
Review the current fire evacuation plan, ensuring that procedures for raising the alarm, calling the fire brigade, and evacuating the building are clear and known to everyone.
Record all fire hazards, people at risk, and preventive measures taken. This documentation should be comprehensive and available for review by relevant authorities or during inspections.
Ensure that all occupants, especially staff, are trained in fire safety, know the fire procedures, and can use firefighting equipment if needed.
By following these steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of fire and enhance the safety of everyone in the building.
Fire safety and evacuation procedures are crucial elements of protecting lives and property in the event of a fire. These protocols are designed to prevent fires from occurring and ensure that everyone in a building can evacuate safely and efficiently if a fire does break out. Here’s a look at fire safety and evacuation procedures:
Fire safety is about creating a safe environment by minimising the risk of fire and ensuring there are protective measures in place to control and extinguish fires if they occur.
Smoke Detectors and Fire Alarm and Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Fire Extinguishers: Provide appropriately rated fire extinguishers (for example, water, foam, CO2, or dry powder) in accessible locations. Train staff on how to use them.
Fire Blankets: Useful in smothering small fires, especially those related to cooking or electrical fires.
Emergency Lighting and Signage: Ensure that emergency exits are clearly marked with illuminated signs, and that emergency lighting is installed to guide occupants to safety during power outages.
A key component of fire safety is ensuring that all building occupants can evacuate quickly and safely during a fire. Effective evacuation procedures are essential to minimise confusion and ensure everyone knows how to leave the building safely.
Creating an Evacuation Plan with: Escape Routes, Multiple Exits, Assembly Points and Evacuation Maps
Conduct regular fire drills to ensure that all employees and occupants are familiar with the evacuation procedures. These drills should simulate a real fire event to test the response time, identify any bottlenecks in the process, and improve coordination.
After each drill, review the outcomes and make necessary adjustments to the evacuation plan.
Many regions have fire safety regulations that require buildings to have proper fire safety measures and evacuation plans in place. Comply with local laws and ensure regular inspections and audits of fire safety systems.
Fire safety and evacuation procedures are critical for minimising the risks associated with fires. By implementing proper fire prevention measures, maintaining fire detection and suppression systems, and preparing effective evacuation plans, you can ensure the safety of everyone in a building. Regular training and drills help reinforce these procedures, making sure that in the event of a fire, all occupants know exactly what to do to protect themselves and others.
Flexible, Dependable Fire Safety
Wireless fire alarm systems are a quick and efficient way to bring your site up to legal and insurance requirements. Being wireless, they aren't dependent on hazardous mains power and can be easily moved to support the growth of your site without incurring any delays.
We work with a number of 3rd party providers, combining our excellent security and 24/7 operation with their highly tested, accredited and proven products.
Our wireless Alarm systems send alerts straight to our 24/7 Monitoring Centre.
Get in touch with us today and have one of our specialised team guide you through the process. We take time to understand you and your requirements, we don't believe in a one size fits all solution.
Veritech has serviced our sites for several years, they have always demonstrated professionalism with a personal touch. Problems have never become a drama and a solution was always found. I recommend them highly.
Since changing our security systems over to Veritech we have been provided with a fantastic customer support network and have built a great working relationship with them. Their security systems work great in conjunction with our secure welfare units and temporary accommodation on a variety of different projects. Everyone at the company from those in the office to the engineers and security staff that visit our premises are extremely professional. Their response times have been second to none and we look forward to partnering with them for many more years
Veritech systems have provided our project with 24 hour security, CCTV and motion sensors and access control. The service that they have given has been exemplary, from the standard of guards through to emergency call outs. I would highly recommend their service and would have no hesitation with obtaining their services in the future.
On behalf of The Quality Leadership Group from Sir Robert McAlpine to all at Veritech Systems, please accept our congratulations. High Quality performance and good standards of workmanship are directly linked to the success of any project and I would be grateful if you would pass on this message of thanks to your team; In particular the operatives and supervisors at site level responsible for all the works.
Head Office
18-20 Millbrook Road East,
Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1HY
Tel: 0800 799 9800
Email: info@veritech-security.com
Hours: Monday - Sunday: Open 24 Hours
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