CK Risk Solutions

We’ve loved supporting Belhaven Pubs over the past year with fire risk assessments across their fantastic pubs throughout Scotland.

Today, we were back at The Argosy following its recent refurbishment — and it was brilliant to see the place buzzing again!
The pub was packed this afternoon as it reopened its doors, welcoming back those dedicated regulars who’ve clearly missed their local over the past few weeks.

Well done to the Argosy team on a great relaunch — 🍻👏

We’ve had the pleasure of supporting the Osprey Group for a number of years now with their fire and health & safety needs across their hospitality portfolio.

One of their venues — a beautiful but once slightly tired manor house in rural Cumbria — has undergone an incredible transformation. During our annual audits this week, it was fantastic to see the investment, care, and attention that’s gone into creating a modern, stylish wedding and function venue, all while retaining the original charm and character of the property.

Amazing work from the Osprey team — it’s always a pleasure to see the progress each time I visit! 👏

How sad.
Having managed historic properties for many years, I am too familiar on how difficult it is to comply with modern fire standards in buildings of this significance.
Ultimately, you have little choice but to "accept" a certain degree of risk.

In most cases, historic buildings have notable conservation assets such as hand painted ceilings or ornamental coving, most of which date back hundreds of years, painstakingly preserved to allow visitors to enjoy them for many more years.

Slapping 30 minute fire board on these ceilings will destroy those efforts and diminish the prestigious value the property holds.
With that said, if a fire takes hold of the building, it has little or no protection and the building can be lost in a matter of minutes.

Fire Prevention is absolute key in these properties!

More than 100 firefighters are tackling a blaze in a mill in Keighley. Read more here: https://bbc.in/3ttR7Td

Coming into effect from April 2023, the legal responsibility for dealing with an automatic fire alarm lies with the duty holder of the property.

This means the UK fire and rescue service will now seek confirmation of a fire before attending site, including those premises with linked fire systems to receiving centres and fire stations.

It is crucial that your business fire safety policy & procedures are reviewed to that effect.

Get in touch with CK Risk Solutions for immediate and ongoing support.

Firefighters will no longer travel to all automatic alarms The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it makes around 57,000 unnecessary blue light journeys a year to investigate false alarms.

There are changes to the Highway Code that come into effect on January 29.

There are changes to the Highway Code that come into effect on January 29.

🔹 Cyclists have priority over cars when cars turning
🔹 Pedestrians have priority over cars at junctions
🔹 Changes to cyclist positioning to ensure better visibility

It is the responsibility of individual road users to be familiar with the Highway Code.

Find it here ➡️ http://ow.ly/7Tzj50HpGBc

OH DEAR!

We understand it can be frustrating when hotel guests use prohibited exits during twilight hours. However, fire exits on rear staircases have been designed to save lives, allowing for an alternative means of escape in the event of an emergency.

There are a number of different solutions available to deter guests using undesirable exits, whilst still adhering to your legal fire safety duties.

Don't get caught out, get in touch for advice.