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Water-Based Fire Extinguishers For Use On Live Electrical Equipment Spark Debate

Lately, water-based fire extinguishers claiming to be safe for use on live electrical equipment have surfaced, stirring debates in the fire safety industry. With the recent update of British Standard BS 5306-8: 2023, which has clear guidelines on electrical risks, we think it is necessary to address this growing concern in a precise and transparent way.

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Transitioning to Simultaneous Evacuation: Solutions for Ensuring Fire Safety in Residential Buildings

In the wake of the tragic events at Grenfell Tower in 2017, concerns around fire safety in residential buildings have been at the forefront of discussions. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) issued guidance to address these concerns, particularly regarding the effectiveness of the ‘stay-put’ policy in the event of a fire. This aticle explores […]

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ProLink® — Putting Life Safety First

Howler put life safety first. The ProLink® fire alarm system signifies another huge step in our dedication to protecting buildings, people and projects. Find out more about the ultimate professional fire alarm system.

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Hire vs Purchase, which is more sustainable?

Equipment rental on construction sites is part of every project. It’s convenient, cost-effective, risk-free and enables companies to invest in their core business without having to worry about managing a fleet of equipment. It’s also better for the world around us; as the European Rental Association (ERA) confirm, ‘Rental is an inherently circular and sustainable […]

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Which fire alarm is suitable for your construction site?

In this blog, we go back to basics and review some of the most commonly used Fire Alarm systems for construction sites. To start with, let’s recap on why a fire alarm system is needed on a construction site.  Firstly it’s about life safety – there’s a simple message if there’s a fire; GET OUT! […]

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Fire Door Safety Week: Shutting the Door on Fire and Smoke

Coming up soon (20-26 September 2021) is Fire Door Safety Week: Shutting the Door on Fire and Smoke. The aim is to raise awareness of how important both correct installation and correct maintenance are in making sure fire doors will perform effectively in the event of a fire. It’s not just the door itself, but the frame, hardware, […]

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The ‘Big Switch’ – Upgrade to the SafetyHub now

Big Switch?  What’s the deal? Well, let’s take a step back and just recap on what Safetyhub is all about. Simply put, SafetyHub is fast becoming the ‘best practice’ product for all major building sites. Why? Because it’s putting fire safety firmly on the list as an item that needs to be right, every time […]

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Your guide to Planned Preventive Maintenance for your Fire Safety Equipment

We know construction sites are very dynamic environments, with changes happening daily.  These changes affect not only the audibility of the fire alarm system but also the travel distances to fire points in the event of a fire, the number and type of extinguishers required and the wireless signal between devices. As well as being fast-paced, […]

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Advantages Of Wireless Fire Alarms

As a responsible company and organisation, you are obligated to provide effective, reliable and compliant fire safety equipment. This includes a means of giving warning and the most well-known, reliable and widely-used device for doing so is the fire alarm. Wireless fire alarms are a great solution for construction sites and temporary buildings. Not only […]

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Staying safe on construction sites throughout COVID-19

Over the past few months, the UK has transformed workplaces to help support workers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many industries have adapted to make drastic changes to the way they work, construction sites are less flexible and don’t have the ability to make such big changes because of the nature of […]

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Howler Maintenance-Plus: managing site safety for you

MaintenancePlus is designed to give you peace of mind and save you money. It makes it easier both to maintain fire safety equipment on site and to successfully re-use equipment on multiple sites. In a nutshell, we supply and maintain equipment on site, then repair and store equipment between projects, leaving you to get on with the […]

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You can even take the sink! New Mobile Sink Unit

Meet the latest addition to our Covid-19 range: the Mobile Wash Hand Basin. This standalone unit is manufactured from high grade stainless steel and is suitable for a wide variety of environments, both inside and outside. Fully complying with HSE hand wash regulations the Mobile Wash Hand Basin comes with a 2 year warranty and is available in […]

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Setting the Standard: SafetyHub Mobile Sanitiser Station

Howler is here to help adapt to changing times, the Mobile Hand Sanitiser Station is a development of our innovative SafetyHub Mobile Site Safety Point. Keeping you as safe as possible on-site! The sturdy wheeled unit is customisable to suit any particular site/location requirements you desire and is our answer to the need for hand cleansing […]

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Keep Your Distance – Easily!

We are all finding COVID-19 regulations in our workplace a challenge to implement and uphold.  Maintaining social distancing is a really tricky one to constantly remind each other about, which is why we love these clear-to-read, tough floor stickers that provide all the information and the positioning in one simple application Wherever you are likely to have a conflux […]

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Construction Leadership Council: Site Operating Procedures during Covid19 Crisis

The Construction Leadership Council has drawn up comprehensive guidelines on how sites should operate during the current COVID-19 crisis. What you can and can’t do, how to manage social distancing on, who is allowed on site and advice on canteens and welfare are just some of the topics covered, so it’s vital reading to ensure we keep all our […]

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Howler UK: Covid 19 Statement

STATEMENT TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS Re: COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS COVID-19 presents an unprecedented crisis that is affecting people right around the globe and will impact each of us significantly in the forthcoming weeks and months. At Howler UK, we remain committed to doing everything in our power to ensure that our staff and customers are […]

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Construction Site Fire Extinguishers: Whats Required?

Fire extinguishers are one of the most well-known and universally used forms of firefighting equipment. On a construction site, a fire extinguisher can make all the difference to fire control. Different fire extinguisher types are designed to combat specific classes of fires, ensuring effective suppression and increased safety in various scenarios. When it comes to […]

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How to choose the right fire alarm for your building site

Fire continues to be one of the most dangerous threats to life on a construction site. Managing and limiting the risks, given the number of people and variables found on temporary sites, is a big undertaking. However, site managers and responsible persons must take necessary fire safety measures to keep a site fire safety compliant […]

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Construction site safety in the winter

Construction is a high-risk industry but as the winter season rolls in with adverse weather conditions and a whole new set of hazards, new challenges and risks develop. During winter, a construction site will require season-specific countermeasures and risk assessments to ensure that the site remains safe and productive. Here are some key considerations for […]

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Temporary Fire Alarm System: The Best Option For Construction Sites?

Fires kill, injure and cause serious human suffering and financial loss every year in the construction industry. On many construction sites, the danger of fire is severe as high-risk activities such as hot work are frequently combined with environments and materials that help fires spread quickly and that may make escape difficult. Construction site fire […]

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Fire Safety Points: Why You Should Have Them On Site

Construction sites are large and busy places. Ignition risks such as electrical faults, hot works, inappropriate use/location of portable heaters and fuel, smoking and arson are significant contributors to the fires that happen on construction sites every year in the United Kingdom. These fires are responsible for causing damage to property, people and the industry. […]

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Common Causes Of Fire On Construction Sites

Construction site fires put workers lives at risk but also threaten the property of the public in surrounding areas. Construction sites need to have fire safety equipment and fire safety measures in place to deter, prevent and fight all types of fires. Read on to discover the most common sources of ignition on construction sites and […]

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NEW! Howler SafetyHub – A new concept in mobile safety equipment!

Configure your own SafetyHub! You’re looking to upgrade your site safety, make everything tidy, provide project and safety information important to your team, have a bespoke set-up for a specific site, or even multiple stations for different purposes… in short, you need to create a solution that fits YOUR particular requirements. The SafetyHub does all […]

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HowlerHalo Illuminated Switch System

Just over six months ago, we were delighted to announce the arrival of the HowlerHalo Illuminated Switch System!  We’re pleased to say they are proving a popular choice with our clients both new and old. These clever switches, available on two of our Howler GoLink site alarms illuminate when you press them, so you can be 100% […]

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Safe Use of Heaters on Site

Now’s the time you start wondering why you bought so many fans earlier in the year! British winter is with us again, so we’re dusting off the heaters and bringing out all the cold weather gear once more. Room heaters, both fixed and portable can pose a significant fire hazard, and space heating on construction sites […]

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JCoP: Larger and High Risk Sites

Clearly, very large sites and those classified as high risk require more stringent fire precautions and an intelligent attitude to fire safety. More people are involved, distances to safety are greater and there is a whole lot more activity on site. JCoP Sections 22 & 23 and HSG168 pages 52-56 cover this type of site in […]

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JCoP: General Fire Precautions

“It cannot be over-emphasised that the main aim is to ensure that everyone reaches safety if there is a fire.” (HSG 168 p33) General Fire Precautions General Fire Precautions include: Escape routes and fire exits. Fire-fighting equipment. Raising the alarm. Making emergency plans. Limiting the spread of fire (compartmentation). Obviously, the requirements will vary from site […]

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JCoP: Fire Safety in Temporary Accommodation Units (TAUs)

All but the smallest construction sites will have a site office or welfare unit, which are collectively known as TAUs – Temporary Accommodation Units. As they often house electrical equipment and other fire hazards, they require a specific fire risk assessment and a whole section of the HSG 168 ‘Fire Safety on Construction Sites’ document […]

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JCoP: Provision of Fire Alarms and Fire Extinguishers on Construction Sites

Fire Alarms There must be some means of raising the alarm on any construction site. HSG 168 states that the fire warning signal must be ‘distinctive, clearly audible above any other noise and…recognised by all the people on site’. on very small sites, ‘word of mouth’, or the provision of a small self-contained fire alarm […]

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NEW! Upgraded design: Howler ExtendiPole

Manufactured since 2013 in direct response to a client’s needs, the Howler Adjustable Detector Pole has been extensively site tested, refined and upgraded, culminating in the Howler ExtendiPole. Easy to use, Easy to move: the ExtendiPole makes automatic fire detection on building sites more user friendly and non-invasive. And because we’ve developed it in close partnership with our […]

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JCoP: Further Sources of Ignition and Fuel 3: Electricity and Gas

In this article, we give you an overview of HSE’s requirements for the use of electricity and gas on site. Remember, for full guidance, please read the FPA’s JCoP on Fire Prevention on Construction Sites and the HSE guide to Fire Safety in Construction Electricity & Gas Electrical supply installations, both temporary and permanent, must be installed to […]

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JCoP: Further Sources of Ignition & Fuel 1: Acetylene and Hot Work

In addition to the usual fire risks, many construction sites will have extra risks from time to time. These all need to be taken into account in the FRA, and the first article in our guide to the basic requirements for these types of risks is shown below. Remember, for detailed guidance, please refer to the FPA’s JCoP on Fire […]

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JCoP: Further Sources of Ignition and Fuel 4: Plant, Vehicles & Smoking

In this article we go over the HSE requirements about location of plant on site, parking of vehicles and how to provide smoking areas. Remember, for full guidance, please read the FPA’s JCoP on Fire Prevention on Construction Sites and the HSE guide to Fire Safety in Construction Plant & Vehicles Stationary plant such as generators and compressors, should […]

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JCoP: Further Sources of Ignition and Fuel 2: Stored Materials & Waste Materials

In this article we give you a brief guide to storage of combustible materials on site and also advice on how important it is to store and dispose of waste materials safely. Remember, for full guidance, please read the FPA’s JCoP on Fire Prevention on Construction Sites and the HSE guide to Fire Safety in Construction […]

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Fire Safety: Mitigating Ignition Sources and Fuel Risks

Avoiding potential ignition sources is crucial. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there is, on average, a fire every hour on construction sites in the UK. These incidents encompass a spectrum of scenarios, from minor outbursts to colossal fires demanding the coordinated efforts of multiple firefighting teams. The JCoP and HSE’s Fire Safety […]

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Fire Safety – Are you aware of your duties?

Fire safety on construction sites is a heavy responsibility but help is readily available to ensure you comply with the relevant regulations and keep your workers as safe as possible. Navigating the many guidance and legislative documents issued can be quite a minefield though, so we have put together a few points to assist you to understand […]

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BAFE Approved? Why is it important?

Did you know that an extinguisher is not compliant on-site until it has been commissioned by a competent technician, in accordance with BS 5306-3? Companies with third party accreditation such as the BAFE SP101 scheme can give you, the client, assurance that your extinguishers are fully compliant and safe for use. As a result of […]

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Winter’s coming: be prepared!

With the onset of winter, it’s time to stock up on cold weather supplies: download our Winter Essential 2017 Brochure and have a browse. Whether you need salt, snow shovels or signage, just give us a call or contact us to arrange delivery to your door!

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New SafePost video!

‘Communication is key’ – we all know that, but is any communication better than no communication? That’s questionable, especially when there is so much information around that very little of it actually registers. In terms of site safety, it could be a serious problem if we don’t get the messages we need.  It must be: Relevant Simple. To-The-Point And […]

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Howler Site Alert RF: Little guy, big attitude!

Looking for a more budget-friendly radio-linked Howler system? Let us introduce you to our friend the Site Alert RF! Big on noise and full of features, the Site Alert will cope both indoors and outdoors and although slightly smaller than the standard Howler, still has a whole host of useful safety functions including an auto-disconnect […]

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Self-Service Extinguishers – the way ahead!

Now here’s a fantastic idea – a self-service fire extinguisher! At Howler we have a passion for making fire safety simpler, so this cost-saving, hassle-reducing concept really hits the spot. non-corroding composite body 20 year life-span with 10 year guarantee No costly third-party annual inspection bills for 10 years. At the end of this period […]

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Site Alert SA01 sales reach 27000!

So, what’s the secret of these guys’ popularity? The Site Alert is the living proof that good things come in small packages. Looks great, performs reliably and is a surprisingly tough cookie. Add the competitive price tag and bingo, you’re a winner! Now in action worldwide, the Site Alert SA01 can be used as a stand alone […]

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Grenfell Tower – What will YOU change?

As the dust begins to settle following the heart-breaking tragedy at Grenfell Tower, there remain many questions to answer, and no doubt it will be months before we have all the answers we need to make the changes we must make as a country. At this time our thoughts and prayers are with all those […]

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Important Battery Safety Announcement: Please use recommended batteries!

It has come to our notice that some D Cell alkaline batteries being used by customers as replacements in Howler Alarms are faulty and are causing damage and non-function due to leakage and corrosion. We recommend the use of either GP Super or Duracell Industrial batteries in our Howler GoLink alarms to ensure the most efficient performance and longest […]

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Flexibility at its best: the revolutionary mobile Howler FirePost!

With more options than you can shake a stick at, the Howler Fire Post range is sure to meet your particular site requirements, whether you need maneuverability, higher security, site alarms or simply a highly visible location for your fire extinguishers and site plan.  About the only thing it doesn’t have is a coffee machine (well, […]

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New! Alarmed Switch Cover to prevent false alarms

Check out the latest addition to the Howler GoLink family – the new Alarmed Switch Cover! This little extra helps to prevent accidental or non-emergency activation so you can be sure that when the alarm sounds it’s for real. The cover has to be lifted in order to access the alarm switches, and has a […]

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April 1st: Breaking News: New Howler innovation moves mountains!

We are so excited about this fantastic new product, that we felt compelled to tell you about it as soon as the shroud of secrecy was lifted. Please click on the image above to view our brand-new video showing how Howler UK found a solution to an impossible situation.

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NEW: GoLink with First Aid Assistance Video

Site safety isn’t just about fire – that’s why we introduced the Howler GoLink with First Aid Assistance. Now you’ll be able to call for help using GoLink, and as the control panel will show the location of the incident, assistance will arrive as rapidly as possible: maybe making the difference between life and death for […]

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Howler GoLink Interface Unit: Reliable, Simple, Tough AND Versatile!

The Howler GoLink evacuation alarm for construction projects has proved itself as a system that is incredibly simple to install and use despite its amazing capacity. Add the Howler GoLink Interface unit, and you have fantastic versatility. Linking to turnstiles, CCTV systems, existing alarm systems, autodialers and a host of other devices: that’s just some of […]

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Don’t just say it: Display it!

The new Howler SafePost is purpose built to display your important fire, first aid, health, spill and general site safety information in one place in a professional, attention-grabbing manner. Portable, so it’s easy to move from place to place as your site progresses Durable, so it will stand up to the rigours of site use […]

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BS EN54 – What is it all about?

There is a lot of discussion in the construction industry regarding BS EN54 and its application to temporary fire warning systems. For most people outside of the fire industry, it is a bit a minefield trying to navigate around the BSI’s multitude of standards, so we thought a brief overview might help some people out […]

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JCOP 9th Edition – No major changes

The 9th Edition of the Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire on Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Refurbishment (popularly known as the JCOP), has been recently released. The main changes seek to bring the document in line with the CDM Regulations. As far as fire alarm systems are concerned there have been no significant […]

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