The basic requirement of fire safety is that you should be able to raise an alarm in the case of a fire related emergency. This requirement is not only applicable to permanent buildings but even if you have a temporary site where the work is going on, a temporary fire alarm is required. Some of[…]

The marketplace today has a plethora of choices of fire detectors and choosing the right fire detector is of utmost importance to make sure that any fire is discovered at the earliest. However, the risk of false alarms should also be minimised at the same time. Fire detectors can detect one or more factors associated[…]

Once again Cygnus lands itself on a prestigious but complex project at the Credit Suisse building on Canary Wharf and No. 1 Cabot Square. Project Endeavour is the name given to the refurbishment of the iconic Credit Suisse buildings with ISG as the principal contractors on this project. The project started in 2016 and is[…]

Running a business and managing your worksite can be tough and in addition to that, ensuring the safety of the premises, business and the workforce can be quite a challenge. In this article, we have discussed a few steps that you can take to ensure that your worksite is fire safe. Completing the Fire Risk[…]

When you are selecting a fire alarm system to safeguard your construction site, an ideal system would be one that you can “fit and forget”. However, like everything else, fire alarm systems also have a specified age after which they begin to become less efficient in functioning. Thanks to the latest technological advances in life[…]

I have two construction projects next to each other, how do I set up the fire alarm system? Some construction projects are more complex than others, for example there may be more than one part to a construction phase that’s being developed at the same time. However, this becomes more complicated for companies when installing[…]

Majority of construction sites select wireless options for their temporary fire alarm systems which are radio linked to each other and are battery powered. Depending on the type of construction and its immediate surroundings, the required radio signal range for a fire alarm will vary. For instance, on a construction site with buildings constructed of[…]

A fire outbreak can occur anywhere on a construction site and pose to be a hazard to all those present on the site as well to the property itself. Hence, it is of utmost importance that as an owner of a business or construction site, you must take adequate precautions to safeguard the assets as[…]

The threat of a fire is unpredictable and can occur anytime. So it is best to be prepared at all times. Fire detection and fire protection systems are essential on any construction site and can safeguard your property as well as your people. Factors That Must Be Considered When Installing a Wireless Alarm System All[…]

The fire safety legislations require that every business and construction site should carry out a Fire Risk Assessment or FRA. The FRA applies to all businesses employing 5 or more people, which includes part-time employees, worksites that have public visitors, landlords of HMO properties and landlords with control of the business premises and self-employed people[…]

Selecting a fire alarm system for your worksite is a very important decision and you must make up your mind whether a wired or a wireless system will be more appropriate for your business. Difference Between a Wired and Wireless Fire Alarm A wired fire alarm system is one that makes use of wires to[…]

Selecting a fire alarm for your construction site is not only about following the legal requirements; the right alarm system can help to save money, time and effort. Most commonly, businesses install conventional and addressable fire alarms to safeguard their premises. Both the alarms connect the various devices like smoke detectors and call points to[…]

Fire detection systems, mostly the wired types have been used until recently in most residential, commercial and industrial installations. Wired fire alarm systems are very easy to install when the construction is in progress as a new construction facilitates easy cable laying. However, in recent years, we have been seeing the rise of wireless technology,[…]

  Fires can be caused due to several reasons on a construction site and can pose to be a danger to the lives of the people present on the worksite and can also cause irreparable damage to the materials and assets present on the site. In this article, we will discuss how bonfires and arson[…]

Any demolition work occurring on the construction site can pose high risk of fire and explosion, especially when tank structures or buried gas service pipes are being dismantled resulting in the ignition of combustible residue. So, adequate precautions must be taken to protect the site from a fire when such demolition work is going on.[…]

Any construction site is vulnerable to fire outbreaks because of building materials and other combustible materials stored on the site. This can put the lives of the people on-site in danger. So, it is of utmost importance to identify the potential ignition sources on the worksite and try and reduce them where possible. Smoking Any[…]

Often oxy-fuel and PTW or permit-to-work systems are used on construction sites. If these are not handled carefully and adequate precautions are not taken when using these, they can pose to be ignition sources and cause a fire outbreak on the site. Oxy-Fuel Equipment Only workers that are trained should use oxy-fuel equipment. They should[…]

Liquefied petroleum gas or LPG is used for many activities across construction sites. LPG is very hazardous and one of the largest cause of fires and explosions, especially due to leaks on temporary sites. Precautions for LPG Usage When using LPG in a construction site, you must ensure that sufficient precautions are taken. Get LPG[…]

Any construction site has materials stored of which some can be combustible and hence hazardous in case there is a fire outbreak on the worksite. Dangerous Substances The safety of the people on the worksite can be put at risk in case of a fire and explosion due to the presence of dangerous substances on[…]

Construction sites are especially vulnerable to fire outbreak due to the number of materials stored on the site. Any fire can potentially be hazardous and can cause injury or even death. Hence, adequate precautions must be taken to safely store all the materials, especially combustible materials. Storage of Materials Combustible materials should ideally be stored[…]

Fire can break out anytime, anywhere. It is especially a hazard on a construction site and can put the lives of the people on the site in danger. There must be proper means of escape for everyone on the worksite. In single storey buildings and in open sites, escape routes in case of a fire[…]