The poor quality and reliability of some fire extinguishers bought over the internet has been exposed in an industry survey.
Indepth Hygiene – Ducting Fire at Jamie Restaurant
A fire at a Jamie Oliver restaurant in London on the 24 September started in the eatery’s extraction system, it has been reported.
Out of sight should not mean out of mind…
While surface cleaning is of great importance, operators must not forget those tucked-away areas that still require attention.
Chefs warned of dangers of unclean grease extract systems
Chefs have been warned about the dangers associated with not cleaning grease extract systems. Indepth Hygiene Services has raised the issue after a spate of kitchen fires in recent weeks, most notably at Jamie Oliver’s Barbecoa restaurant where part of the ducting in the restaurant’s extraction system caught light. It reports that on average, one […]
Environmental accreditation
BS EN ISO 14001:2004 focuses on the environmental aspects of an organisation’s activities.
Firecrews tackle blaze after blast
Five fire engines and a total of 25 firefighters were needed to deal with a “severe” blaze in a Birmingham city centre cafe following an explosion.
Faulty air con behind hotel fire
A blaze at a hotel in the centre of Cambridge that required the attendance of 11 fire crews was most likely caused by a faulty air conditioning unit, it has been reported.
DEC reminder for building managers
Building managers are being urged to comply with new Display Energy Certificate (DEC) regulation or risk facing a fine.
Workplace injury rules change
New rules for the reporting of workplace injuries have come into effect this week.