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The fire extinguisher is an essential piece of equipment in many workplaces. Legal obligations require businesses to ensure that there are a suitable number of fire extinguishers on premises to ensure that if a fire does break out; staff members have some form of tool to combat the blaze. But with so many different types of fire extinguisher out there, the need for adequate training is vital if they are to be used effectively. As a business owner, giving staff members the knowledge of which extinguishers to use that will combat the different types of fire is a fundamental responsibility.

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The Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association or PASMA for short is a body that has been in existence since 1974. Its predominant work has been improving the safety for those working on scaffolds and towers in the construction and decorating industry. The importance of safety when working at height cannot be underestimated, ensuring all workers who use scaffolds have had PASMA training is a vital part of ensuring this safety. Currently a PASMA certificate is a vital element for all who work at height.

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As of 2006 government legislation demands that all business premises have had a fire risk assessment to assess the risk of fire and ways to reduce it. In the past the fire safety system in the UK depended upon fire certificates that deemed whether a premises was safe or not. Today this has changed with a major shift of emphasis; now legislation is more focussed upon reducing the risks of fire in the workplace. This means that anyone who is deemed responsible in a work premises, such as a manager, has a responsibility to take steps towards making that premises safer for the workers who inhabit it on a day to day basis.

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The International Powered Access Federation or IPAF for short is a body that over the last twenty five years has strived to promote safe working procedures for powered access machinery workers. It has attempted to pursue these goals by producing training schedules for these workers so they have knowledge of safety issues and how to implement safe working practices. Formed in 1983 IPAF has worked towards these objectives as a non-profit organisation producing training guidelines and setting the standard in terms of safety procedures in the world of powered access.

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In the modern world of fire regulations and legal obligations training staff members is a vital responsibility of business managers and owners. There are many liability issues with ensuring your staff members have had suitable fire safety training concerned with evacuation and extinguisher usage. By doing this managers can reduce the risks of fire on their business premises and hence improve safety.

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IPAF is the International Powered Access Federation; it is dedicated in promoting safe usage of powered access machinery through effective training courses. Its worldwide stance has meant the organisation has become an authority in all training issues surrounding powered access machinery, operating in many countries globally. Set up in 1983, this year sees IPAF celebrating its twenty fifth year as a non-profit organisation that strives to create safer working procedures for all powered access workers. By creating training guidelines, its work has been fundamental in strengthening the safety aspects of powered access operating.

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A fire safety consultant can do much for your business, offering professional and knowledgeable advice on all manner of health and safety issues whilst specialising in the causes and risks posed from fire. A consultant can be especially useful if your business has specific requirements that are part and parcel of your industry. While it may be possible to carry out certain health and safety procedures without the expertise of a consultant, in some areas, their knowledge is a useful and valuable asset. Having a consultant will ensure your business’ legal requirements are met and you do not fall foul of the law.

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Do you have a car, truck, SUV, boat, computer, or any other consumer product that has had to be repaired multiple times? If you do, you might just have yourself a “lemon”. Even if you bought a used car from a dealer, it shouldn’t have to be repeatedly repaired and the lemon laws are there to protect you.

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Annually millions of pounds are lost after the effects of fire, more importantly however lives are lost and people are injured. Hence having effective fire safety procedures in your business or workplace is not only a matter of regulatory compliance, but also of conscience.

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The acronym PASMA refers to the Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association. Its purpose is to strive for the safe usage of scaffolds and towers in the construction industry. PASMA as a body has been in existence since the seventies working towards a safer operating environment for workers at height. As the body has worked so vehemently towards introducing safety measures, today the PASMA certificate stands as the industry standard for those working at height.

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