Safety Leaflets

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Artificial Foliage

Artificial Foliage (124.17kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

Fire Safety For Gypsies & Travellers (278Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Smoke Alarms/Carbon Monoxide
  • Electrics/Heaters
  • Indoor/Outdoor Risks & Safety

 

(Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_078779.pdf

Fire Safety for Parents & Childcarers (422Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Reducing risks & educating children
  • Escape plan

 

(Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074033.pdf

Fire Safety For People In Rented Or Shared Accommodation (170KB - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Landlords obligations
  • Smoke Alarms
  • Electrics, Candles, cigarettes
  • Escape routes, checks & check list

 

(Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074034.pdf

Fire Safety For People With Sight, Hearing Or Mobility Difficulties (647Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Smoke Alarms
  • Tips
  • Oxygen, Electric Blankets
  • Escape routes
  • Support

 

(Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074035.pdf

Fire Safety In The Home (2.8MB - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Smoke Alarms - Choosing, fitting, maintainance
  • In the kitchen, chip pans
  • Electrics, Candles, cigarettes
  • Escape routes, checks & check list

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    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_073993.pdf

    Fire Safety When Celebrating (456KB - Fire Kills Leaflet)

  • Fireworks
  • Christmas Lights
  • Parties

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    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074032.pdf

    Frances the Firefly (1.36MB - Educational story for the very young)

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074037.pdf

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety (145.48kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential) (127.31kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Stair-Lifts & Evacuation Procedures

    Stair-lifts & Evacuation Procedures (114.01kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Winter Fire Safety (760KB - Fire Kills Leaflet)

    • Heating/Keeping Warm
    • Electricity
    • Thatched Buildings

     

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074031.pdf

    In Buildings - Building Regulations

    Access for Fire Appliances

    Access for Fire Appliances (194.09kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Advice Leaflet - Useful Government Links Guide

    Non Domestic Premises - Useful Links Guide (126.96kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Building Regulations & Fire Safety

    Building Regulations and Fire Safety (126.69kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Doors - General

    Doors – General (187.35kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Doors – Security Devices & Means of Escape

    Doors – Security Devices & Means of Escape (106.67kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Doors – Upgrading Fire Resistance Of Existing Doors

    Doors – Upgrading Fire Resistance Of Existing Doors (127.86kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Doors – Use of Hold Open Devices on Fire Doors

    Doors – Use of Hold Open Devices on Fire Doors (282.21kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    External Fire Escapes - General

    External Fire Escapes - General (183.76kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Resistance – General Standards

    Fire Resistance – General Standards (126.46kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Safety - Thatched Roofs

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.thatchadvicecentre.co.uk/

    Fire Safety in Purpose Built Flats (Link to Government Guidance - 2.8MB)

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.local.gov.uk/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=71e152a6-9e0a-4810-aee6-498167664f79&groupId=10727

    Walls – Upgrading the Fire Resistance of Existing Walls

    Walls – Upgrading the Fire Resistance of Existing Walls (153.22kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    In Buildings - Care/Childcare/Sanctuary Homes (Commercial & Domestic)

    Advice Leaflet - Useful Government Links Guide

    Non Domestic Premises - Useful Links Guide (126.96kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Artificial Foliage

    Artificial Foliage (124.17kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Domestic Premises Providing Sanctuary Rooms

    Domestic Premises Providing Sanctuary Rooms (176.32kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Instructions And Drills

    Fire Instructions and Drills (170.41kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Safety for Parents & Childcarers (422Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

    • Reducing risks & educating children
    • Escape plan

     

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074033.pdf

    Fire Safety For People With Sight, Hearing Or Mobility Difficulties (647Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

    • Smoke Alarms
    • Tips
    • Oxygen, Electric Blankets
    • Escape routes
    • Support

     

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074035.pdf

    Fire Safety In Houses Or Flats Used For Childminding

    Fire Safety In Houses Or Flats Used For Childminding (507.28kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety (145.48kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Locking Devices for Fire Exits

    Locking Devices for Fire Exits (106.9kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Portable Fire Fighting Equipment

    Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (158.2kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    RRO (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Fire Fighter Switches for Luminous Tubes, Signs

    Fire Fighter Switches for Luminous Tubes - Signs RRO (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (115.93kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential) (127.31kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Smoking Shelters

    Smoking Shelters (170.24kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Stair-Lifts & Evacuation Procedures

    Stair-lifts & Evacuation Procedures (114.01kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Users Guide to Fire & Fire Alarm Systems

    Users Guide to Fire & Fire Alarm Systems (156.33kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    What To Expect When a Fire Safety Inspector Calls (Businesses)

    What To Expect When a Fire Safety Inspector Calls (Businesses) (133.88kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    In Buildings - Commercial/Industrial, Hotels, Shops & Offices

    Advice Leaflet - Useful Government Links Guide

    Non Domestic Premises - Useful Links Guide (126.96kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Alcohol & Entertainment

    Alcohol and Entertainment (138.17kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Arson Advice

    Arson Advice (108.72kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Artificial Foliage

    Artificial Foliage (124.17kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Caravan Sites

    Caravan Sites (179kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Christmas Grottos & Toy Fairs – Fire Safety

    Christmas Grottos & Toy Fairs – Fire Safety (133.16kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Dangerous Substances (Notification & Marking of Sites) (NAMOS) Regulations 1990

    NAMOS - The Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites) (153.68kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Do You Have Paying Guests (659Kb - Government Advice)

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.communities.gov.uk/documents/fire/pdf/payingguests.pdf

    Fire Industry Association Guide for Commercial Premises

    Fire Industry Association Guide for Commercial Premises (104.09kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Instructions And Drills

    Fire Instructions and Drills (170.41kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Safety Advice - Commercial Premises

    Fire Safety Advice - Commercial Premises (305.75kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fire Safety For People With Sight, Hearing Or Mobility Difficulties (647Kb - Fire Kills Leaflet)

    • Smoke Alarms
    • Tips
    • Oxygen, Electric Blankets
    • Escape routes
    • Support

     

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/groups/dg_digitalassets/%40dg/%40en/documents/digitalasset/dg_074035.pdf

    Fire Safety Risk Assessment Pro-formas - Food Concessions, Traders & Market Stall Holders at Outdoor Events

    Fire Safety Risk Assessment Pro-formas - Food Concessions, Traders & Market Stall Holders at Outdoor Events (105.12kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety

    Furniture & Furnishings – Fire Safety (145.48kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Hotels and Boarding Houses - Child Listening Devices

    Hotels and Boarding Houses - Child Listening Devices (118.67kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Locking Devices for Fire Exits

    Locking Devices for Fire Exits (106.9kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Portable Fire Fighting Equipment

    Portable Fire Fighting Equipment (158.2kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    RRO (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Fire Fighter Switches for Luminous Tubes, Signs

    Fire Fighter Switches for Luminous Tubes - Signs RRO (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (115.93kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential)

    Security Measures & Their Effect on Means of Escape in Case of Fire (Domestic Residential) (127.31kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Shop Premises - Signs and Notices for Fire Safety

    Shop Premises - Signs and Notices for Fire Safety (126.68kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Shop Premises - Staged/Staff Fire Alarms and Evacuation

    Shop Premises - Staged/Staff Fire Alarms and Evacuation (173.76kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Smoking Shelters

    Smoking Shelters (170.24kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Stair-Lifts & Evacuation Procedures

    Stair-lifts & Evacuation Procedures (114.01kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Users Guide to Fire & Fire Alarm Systems

    Users Guide to Fire & Fire Alarm Systems (156.33kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Way Guidance Systems To Aid Evacuation In Case Of Fire

    Way Guidance Systems To Aid Evacuation In Case Of Fire (121.44kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    What To Expect When a Fire Safety Inspector Calls (Businesses)

    What To Expect When a Fire Safety Inspector Calls (Businesses) (133.88kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Explosives

    AirBag Inflators & Seat Belt Pretensioners

    AirBag Inflators & Seat Belt Pretensioners (147.71kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Category 4 Fireworks

    Category 4 Fireworks (107.36kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    DSEAR (2002) - Employer’s Duties

    DSEAR (2002) - Employer’s Duties (286.71kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    DSEAR (2002) - Regulations - Advice

    DSEAR Regulations (2002) - Advice (151.29kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Enforcement Guidance - Identification of Matters Of Concern - Firework Display Operators Premises (HSE Document)

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/licensing/operatorspremises.pdf

    Enforcement Guidance For Storage of Fireworks - Police, LA & Fire Service Inspectors (HSE Document)

    (Opens in a new window) http://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/enforcingauthority.pdf

    Explosives Act 1875 - Sections Remaining in Force after MSER 2005

    Explosives Act 1875 - Sections Remaining in Force after MSER 2005 (117.09kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Explosives Act 1875 – Inspectors Stock Check

    Explosives - Explosives Act 1875 – Inspectors Stock Check (121.74kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Fireworks In Shops: Retailers’ Risk Assessment Checklist

    Fireworks In Shops: Retailers’ Risk Assessment Checklist (178.77kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    HSE Guidance - Retailers & Local Authority Inspectors & Fire & Rescue Service Inspectors

    HSE Guidance for Retailers and Local Authority Inspectors and Fire & Rescue Service Inspectors (123.64kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    MSER (2005) - Extracted Paras 263 to 315

    MSER 2005 - Extracted Paras 263 to 315 (51.43kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    MSER (2005) - Fireworks Regulations (2004) - Summary

    Summary of MSER (2005) & Fireworks Regulations (2004) (169.76kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    MSER (2005) - Public Register of Licenses and Registration Certificates

    MSER (2005) - Public Register of Licenses & Registration Certificates (161.09kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    MSER (2005) - Storage of Category 4 Fireworks - Code of Practice

    MSER (2005) - Storage of Category 4 Fireworks - Code of Practice (200.72kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Retailers Guide to Selling Fireworks

    Retailers Guide to Selling Fireworks (227.44kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    The Purpose of the Local Authority Assent Process

    The Purpose of the Local Authority Assent Process (164.96kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations

    Petrol Stations - Auto Gas - Motor Vehicle Refuelling Facilities

    Auto Gas - Motor Vehicle Refuelling Facilities (291.26kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Avoiding Ignition of Petrol Vapors from Static Electricity

    Petrol Stations - Avoiding Ignition of Petrol Vapors from Static Electricity (129.74kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Classes Of Leak Detection Systems

    Classes Of Leak Detection Systems (134.34kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Concrete Block Paving

    Forecourts – Concrete Block Paving (114.04kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Converting a Petrol Storage Tank for Storage of Non-Licensable Petroleum Products

    Petrol Filling Stations - Methods of Temporarily Decommissioning Storage Tanks (137.69kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Design, Construction, Modification & Decommissioning

    Petrol Filling Stations – Design, Construction, Modification & Decommissioning (140.1kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Dropped Lines

    Dropped Lines (167.41kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Effects Of Stage 1B Vapour Recovery On Hydrostatic Gauges

    Effects Of Stage 1B Vapour Recovery On Hydrostatic Gauges (392.47kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Electrical Installation – Inspection & Testing

    Electrical Installation - Inspection & Testing (169.55kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Electrical Installations Of The Blue Guide

    Electrical Installations Of The Blue Guide (151.71kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - List of Contractors

    Petrol Stations - List of Contractors (221.95kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - LPG Cylinder Storage

    Retail LPG Cylinder Storage At Petrol Filling Stations (117.61kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Methods of Rendering Underground Storage Tanks Safe from Risk of Fire / Explosion

    Methods of Rendering Tanks Safe (183.48kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Methods of Temporarily Decommissioning

    Petrol Filling Stations - Methods of Temporarily Decommissioning Storage Tanks (137.69kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Petrol Licencing Appeals

    Petrol Licensing Appeals (127.19kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Protection of Electricals Used In Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Protection of Electricals Used In Explosive Atmospheres (241.7kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Replacement Of Dispensers

    Replacement Of Dispensers (111.84kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Soil Gas Surveys

    Petrol Filling Stations - Soil Gas Surveys (149.65kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Stage 1B Vapour Recovery

    Stage 1b Vapour Recovery (106.97kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Steel Pipe Work Jointing Compounds

    Steel Pipe Work Jointing Compounds (112.05kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Submersible Pumps – Pressure Pipe Work Drainage

    Submersible Pumps – Pressure Pipe Work Drainage (328.66kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Ventilation Pipe Work - Leak Testing

    Ventilation Pipe Work - Leak Testing (17.05kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)

    Petrol Stations - Wet Stock Control

    Wetstock Control (291.21kb) (PDF Document - Opens in a new window)