The following fire blanket information explains the simplest (and often most effective) methods of dealing with small fires. Fire blankets are nothing more than blankets which are manufactured using fire resistant or fire retardant materials. The most effective method...
What is a fire blanket?
A fire blanket is a safety device designed to extinguish starting fires. It consists of a sheet of fire retardant material which is placed over a fire to smother it. Small fire blankets, such as for use in kitchens and around the home, are usually made...
Taking Safety Inspiration from Winnie The Pooh
“There’s so much inspiration we can take from Winnie The Pooh quotes for many aspects of our lives.” Organisation and Teamwork Ensuring a safe workplace requires organisation and teamwork, after all safety is everyone’s responsibility, not just the responsibility of...
3 Strategies To Improve Safety Meetings
1 People Engage With Other People - PowerPoint is not the message. It is a supplementary medium. But people don’t engage with PowerPoint slides. They engage with other people. Besides, PowerPoint is lazy. It's for people who won’t take the time to create a safety...
Different ways of using veld fires
Fire as a management solution A million years ago, early humans began to utilize fire and for the last 100 000 years modern humans have used veld fires for hunting and for managing their environment. Today, fire is still employed in the management of veld and...
The Components of a Fire Truck
Gripped Steps – The truck is surrounded with gripped steps, allowing firefighters to safely move throughout and around the vehicle. Tool Compartments – These hold a variety of tools commonly used in firefighting situations, including: Axes Halligan bars Fire...
First aid in the office – Your health and safety obligations as an Employer
It doesn’t matter if employees spend their day in high risk, or low risk environments, there’s always a risk of injury and accidents that need to be taken in to account, no matter what type of business you’re running. Although employers might assume that an office...
Does safety equipment save lives?
Yes, the right use of the right health and safety equipment can save lives! The personal protective equipment used in workplaces involved in construction, manufacturing, and food services, among other examples, are designed to provide protection against hazards like...
Mid-level chef jacket with crossover chest design.
Details Mid-level chef jacket with crossover chest design. Supplied with both black and white pop-in buttons. Other features include a thermometer pocket on the sleeve, French cuffs and double top-stitching on the shoulder seams and armholes. Features 225g 65/35 Poly...
Beacon Jacket
Beacon Jacket Code: BEA-JAC Description Robust security jacket with quilted padding, storm flap and front chest pockets with studs. Other features include two front pockets with double entry, adjustable velcro tabs on the cuffs and reflective tape for high visibility....