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Each of the photographs shown on the firepoints page is a genuine attempt by a major contractor or hire company to construct / provide a firepoint. Most are simply wooden boxes or sack barrows to hold fire extinguishers but a firepoint, should be an information point as well, providing information on both the fire fighting equipment at the firepoint and the escape route from it.

Fire-x-point has researched this requirement both through the current legislation available and through talking to professionals in the health and safety industry. The firepoint design which has resulted from this is, we believe, the most comprehensive in the UK.

We are currently developing a re-useable photoluminescent escape route marking and signage system, which will greatly reduce the risk of disorientation in the case of fire or other emergency.

MULTI-POINT PANEL SYSTEM

It is very unlikely that fire will be the only assesed risk present during operations. By using panels on either side of the firepoint frame, it is possible to put more specific safety equipment on each firepoint. Fire-x-point Limited have now developed the Multi-Point Panel System.

At present there are two different (colour coded) panels, one for fire (red) and the other for first aid (green). By putting them on the same frame, you increase the overall level of safety on, for instance, large multi-level sites.

It is the conventional practice in the construction industry to locate the first aid equipment at the site offices. On small sites this is probably a good idea but on large multi level sites, the time delay for someone to go from many floors up, down to the site offices to fetch the first aid kit and back up again may result, in the case of a deep cut or bad burn, in a longer recovery period, if not permanent scarring / damage. A First Aid Panel fixed to one of the firepoints located on the site would not be as far away as the site office and being locked the first aid box would be unlikely to be tampered with.( Click on the above image for more information on this panel).

Two other panels (and their ancillary equipment) are currently under development - Water Safety (blue) & Oil / Chemical Spill (yellow). More information on this evolving system is available on the Multi-Point page.

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That according to the HSE, There are around 11 construction fires every day. As you read this web page there is probably a fire on a construction site. Fire can break out on most construction sites. Not only can people be killed or injured, but fires can also be financially devastating to those involved.The risk of fire in many industries is covered by legislation which is specific to their individual requirements. The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 require measures both to prevent fires happening and to make sure all people on construction sites (including visitors) are protected if they do occur. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (CDM) also require those designing, planning and carrying out projects to take construction fire safety into account. However what the law requires in practice will vary depending on the risks. For example, higher risk work such as refurbishing floors in an occupied building will need many more precautions because the risk of fire and the difficulties of escaping are much greater.

LIGHTSTICKS

Although available only as an accessory on the standard fire-x-point model, consideration should be given to providing Lightsticks. These are a safe, low cost source of light for any emergency situation. Simply snap and shake the plastic tube. Each Lightstick gives 3 hours of high power 360 degree fluorescent green safety light. They produce no heat, flame, or sparks and require no batteries. They are non-flammable, non-toxic and explosion proof. A proven life saver!