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Announcing our new digitalised reporting

04-02-2019 Other News

Many of our customers told us they wanted quicker access to information following our site visits. We listened and as a result we are pleased to introduce MOBY our new digital visit capture and reporting system. Read more

Metro Safety certified for the design & verification of fire alarms

20-11-2018 Fire

Congratulations to Mark Jefferson and the maintenance team for successfully passing our recent BAFE inspection. It’s great to see our commitment to excellence being reflected in our accreditations. Read more

Fire safety is changing: Prepare yourself for the challenges ahead

22-10-2018 Fire

Following Dame Judith Hackitt’s report there is an acceptance that there will be fundamental and ongoing changes that will affect our approach to fire safety. Organisations will need to be ready to adapt and evolve their approach to fire safety and make sure that they are prepared to meet these... Read more

Metro SRM becomes an LCA registered service provider

18-09-2018 Other News

We are proud to announce that Metro SRM has recently achieved membership of the Legionella Control Association (LCA). Read more

Metro Safety to deliver fire risk assessments to SEC members

10-05-2018 Other News

Metro Safety are delighted to have been appointed as a contractor for the provision of fire risk assessments under lots 1 and 2 of the South East Consortium (SEC), fire consultancy framework. Read more

Fire Door Inspections - Would your fire doors stand the test in a fire emergency?

06-03-2018 Fire

Fire doors form a vital part of your building’s passive fire protection system. They prevent the flow of smoke and fire and help compartmentalise a building to provide a safe means of escape for its occupants. They are essential in all buildings and are an integral element of your fire... Read more

New Fire Warden Training Course Dates 2018

21-02-2018 Fire

In the event of an emergency nominated staff play a significant role in the successful evacuation of premises. Read more

Metro Safety raises over £20,000 for 4 Good Causes

30-01-2018 Other News

We are delighted to announce that we have managed to raise a staggering £20,058 for our 4 Good Causes 25th anniversary charity initiative. This means that we have not only reached, but in fact exceeded our target and are have been able to donate the money we had pledged to our... Read more

Updated certification for ISO:9001 & ISO:14001

26-12-2017 Other News

We are delighted to announce that Metro Safety Group which also includes Metro SRM and Strategic Risk Management (Asbestos) Limited have successfully updated their ISO:9001 and ISO:14001 certification to the new 2015 standard for the provision of consultancy to the property and related industries. Read more

Fire warden responsibilities

24-12-2017 Fire

Fire wardens play an important role both in helping your business minimises the risk of a fire breaking out, and also helping execute a successful evacuation of the premises in an emergency situation. Read more

Welcome back to our ‘Six in Six’ team

30-09-2017 Other News

Metro Safety have once again demonstrated their commitment to charity. As part of the campaign to raise £20,000 for 4 Good Causes during Metro Safety’s 25th anniversary year, a team of 10 cyclists took on the huge challenge of cycling through 6 countries in 6 days, covering a total distance... Read more

Recommended action following an acid attack

27-09-2017 Health & Safety

Burns caused by acid, alkaline or caustic chemicals can be very damaging and need immediate medical attention. Make sure you know what to do in an emergency. Read more

Metro SRM sponsors NAHFO CPD day

26-09-2017 Other News

Metro SRM along with Checkmate FIre recently sponsored a NAHFO (National Association of Hospital Fire Officers) CPD day at London Fire Brigade HQ. Read more

Metro Safety ‘Six in Six’ charity cycle challenge

20-08-2017 Other News

The team at Metro Safety are once again demonstrating their commitment to charity. As part of Metro Safety’s 25th anniversary celebrations a team of 10 cyclists will take on the huge challenge of cycling through 6 countries in 6 days, a total distance of 485 miles. Read more

Safety Checks - Cladding on Private Residential Blocks

06-07-2017 Fire

Following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire the Department for Communities and Local Government wish to ensure that owners, landlords and managers of private residential blocks are aware of the help that is available regarding safety checks on Aluminium Composite Material Cladding (ACM). Local authority and housing associations that are registered social housing... Read more

The growing impact of false fire alarm activations

20-06-2017 Fire

The increased usage of smoke detectors, together with advances in fire detection and alarm system technology, has undoubtedly contributed to a significant decrease in the number of fire deaths and injuries. However a resultant side effect has been an increase in the number of false and unwanted fire alarm activations. Read more

Registration is now open for our June CPD seminar

01-05-2017 Other News

Registration is now open for our Legionella Management & Fire Safety CPD Seminar. 8th June 2017- 1.30pm The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great George St Parliament Square London SW1P 3AD The event is free to attend and features presentations on the topics of Legionella Management and Fire Safety. Legionella Management: Identifying and... Read more

Tips to keep your property safe from legionella.

01-05-2017 Water

Tips to keep your property safe from legionella. If your property contains water systems and water related plant you have a duty to manage the risks associated with legionella. This is a bacterium, which given the correct conditions can develop and multiply. If the bacteria manage to become airborne they can... Read more

HSE agrees to reform the appeals process for its Fee for Intervention scheme

14-03-2017 Health & Safety

The Fee for Intervention scheme was implemented on 1st October 2012, following the introduction of The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012. Read more

Metro Safety team up with Colin Todd of C.S. Todd & Associates Ltd.

20-02-2017 Other News

Metro Safety has once again demonstrated a commitment to ensuring high levels of competency amongst their fire risk assessors by commissioning Colin Todd of C.S. Todd & Associates Ltd. to lead a CPD training event on the new CFOA guidance: Fire Safety for Specialised Housing in England and Wales. Read more

Lessons to be learned after Lakanal House fire safety prosecution

13-02-2017 Fire

Following the tragic fire at Lakanal House on 3 July, 2009 Southwark Council have been ordered to pay £570,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under the Regulatory Reform (Fire) Safety Order. Read more

Registration is now open for our March CPD seminar

02-02-2017 Other News

Registration is now open for our Health & Safety & Fire Safety CPD Seminar. 16th March 2017- 1.30pm The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 12 Great George St Parliament Square London SW1P 3AD The event is free to attend and features presentations on the topics of Health & Safety and Fire Safety. Health &... Read more

London Fire Brigade issue reminder of the importance of a working smoke alarm

16-01-2017 Fire

London Fire Brigade (LFB) have recently released figures which show that a working smoke alarm was not fitted at 5 out of the 7 properties within London where fatal fires have occurred since the beginning of 2017. Read more

Stay alert to legionella

29-11-2016 Water

According to the recent legionella report from Public Health England within the UK there were 72 reported/notified cases of legionnaire’s disease during October 2016. From these, there were 38 confirmed cases, this brings the total of confirmed cases with onset since January 2016 to 292*. These figures show that legionella is... Read more