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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
Asbestos in Schools
25-11-2016 Asbestos
Recent figures highlight how common the presence of asbestos is within older school buildings. They also suggest that the problem with asbestos in schools is nationwide. Read more
Sharp increase in number of directors prosecuted for health and safety offences
11-11-2016 Health & Safety
According to recent statistics the number of company directors who have been prosecuted for health and safety offences has seen a sharp rise. Read more
Proposed changes to risk assessment guidance
07-11-2016 Other News
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have recently announced that they would like to make several amendments to the current guidance on risk assessments. Read more
Increased risk of custodial sentence under new health and safety guidelines
04-11-2016 Health & Safety
Recent figures have shown that since the introduction of the new health and safety guidelines, not only has there been a large increase in the number and size of fines. But the number of custodial sentences for health and safety offences has also increased dramatically. Read more
The Fire Safety Order - 10 Years On
17-10-2016 Fire
1st October 2016 marked the 10 year anniversary of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This came into force in England & Wales in October 2006 and signified a fundamental change in the way the fire safety of buildings was managed and enforced. Read more
The cost of failing to achieve health & safety compliance
17-10-2016 Health & Safety
Earlier this year the sentencing council published a new set of guidelines relating to health and safety, corporate manslaughter and food hygiene safety offences. Read more
Remember to adjust your clocks and timers
17-10-2016 Other News
The lighting, heating and other systems within many modern buildings can often be automated using timers. When the clocks go back an hour on the 30th October, it’s important to remember to adjust your clocks and systems accordingly. Read more