Posts by barney@story22.co.uk
Hidden Fire Safety Risks: Are you Missing Something that could Cost you?
The fire extinguishers are on the wall. The exits are clear – or at least they were, last time anyone checked. So everything’s fine – right? Fire safety isn’t always about what’s visible. Some of the most serious risks are the ones you can’t see and the ones you didn’t even know to check. Across…
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Out of Sight but Still a Threat: Why you Can’t Afford to Ignore Hidden Foam Hazards in your Fire Safety Plan
When it comes to fire safety, what’s out of sight is often out of mind. You know the extinguishers are serviced, the alarms are tested and the exits are clear. But what about the equipment tucked away in a vehicle locker or the obsolete foam system still quietly connected to your sprinkler line? As regulations…
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Avoiding the Panic Pivot: How to Transition from PFAS Foam Without Disrupting Fire Safety or Overspending
You’ve heard the news. Firefighting foam is changing. From EU-wide bans to tighter scrutiny by the HSA, PFAS-based foam agents (like AFFF) are being phased out across Ireland. For fire safety managers, facilities teams and procurement leads, this brings a new sense of urgency. What should we be using instead? How quickly do we need to act? And what happens if we get it…
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Fit for the Job: How to Choose Workwear and PPE that Actually Works
Choosing workwear or PPE might seem like a straightforward job – pick something that meets the basic requirements, fits the budget, and gets delivered on time. But as anyone who’s ever dealt with sizing issues, delivery delays, or constant reorders knows… it’s rarely that simple. You’re not just buying kit. You’re choosing the gear that protects your team, keeps work moving, and reflects your…
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Fire Alarm Maintenance Standard
The Irish standard for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings – System Design, Installation, Commissioning, Servicing and Maintenance IS:3218 The aim of this Irish Standard is to promote a wider understanding of the different types of fire detection and alarm systems as well as the modes of operation which may be employed. The…
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4 crucial steps businesses can take to protect against fire
We all know how devastating an outbreak of fire could be at our business, but could never imagine it would actually happen. Everything is possible and there are certain steps you can put in place to protect your business should this ever happen. 1. Understand As a business owner or employee there is a legal…
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We’re an All Star Business!
Business All-Star Accreditation: Distinguishing the best in class in Irish business We were delighted to be awarded with the coveted Business All-Star Accreditation at Croke Park on Tuesday 12th March 2019. The accreditation is an independently verified standard mark for businesses based on rigorous selection criteria; performance, trust and customer centricity. The accreditation comes from The All-Ireland Business…
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Delighted to Win an All-Ireland Award
On May 2nd our team attended the annual All-Ireland Business Summit in Croke Park. A large part of our day was taken up with the All-Star Business Awards Final – where we were nominated for an award in Best Micro Business. It was an intense morning of presenting “Dragon’s Den Style” to a panel of…
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