MONTH IN FM
MAY 2021 51
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CORI-SEAL SYSTEMS HIGHLIGHTS THE HIDDEN
FIRE SAFETY DANGERS WITHIN SCHOOLS AND
COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
CoriSeal
is an innovative new solution for
missing smoke stoppers within existing schools
and buildings that have trapezoidal perforated
decks or beams within its structure. Due to recent
growing concern regarding fire safety within the
built environment, CoriSeal
Systems Ltd have
developed CoriSeal
to help protect existing
buildings.
It has been quoted that out of a 1000 schools
inspected by Zurich Municipals, 2/3 or 66% of these
schools where rated as ‘poor’ for fixed fire products
such as sprinklers. In recent times Firefighters have
been called out to 2000 school fires in the last three
years, which is a staggering 40 per month. Both go to
prove that fire safety within existing schools is critical
and needs to be urgently reviewed and re-addressed.
One reason that Cori-Seal was developed is due
to parent company Thameside Fire Stopping Ltd
discovering that many buildings do not have
smoke stoppers fitted into their decking. With
smoke stoppers not being fitted into the roof it
will a ect the means of escape and allow smoke
to travel into emergency escape routes. Smoke
stoppers cannot be retro fitted without major
upheaval and costs, so there is no alternative for a
complete seal to combat this hidden danger.
Cori-Seal is the perfect answer, it is easy to apply
in most cases and is simple to use. It works by
applying a patented material over the trapezoidal
perforated decks to block smoke travelling into
the escape routes. The patented solution is fire
tested and has been proven to work at 600°C for 30
minutes.
With many schools and commercial buildings
lacking compliance products to aid means of escape
during a fire, it can be seen that Cori-Seal is the ideal
solution.
www.cori-seal.co.uk info@cori-seal.co.uk
SAFE HYDRATION IN 2021
The benefits of good hydration and its physical
and mental health benefits has become one of
the key drivers for employers. Coming out of
the pandemic, the way we conduct ourselves
in our everyday lives will undoubtedly have
changed. Understandably hygiene
and safety remain high on the
priority list for both employer
and employee. The use of a water
dispenser is a simple and easy way
to provide workplace hydration in
a safe and hygienic way.
The WHA is the leading association
in the hydration industry. Its mission
is to ensure that its Members provide
the highest standards of quality, safety
and hygiene to the consumer.
Why should Facilities Managers use
a WHA Member?
The WHA mantra of “Quality-Trust-
Standards” is especially relevant
for FMs looking to source a water
dispenser supplier. All Members
undergo rigorous annual audits
to ensure their products and operations are of the
highest quality and meet legal requirements. For
bottled water dispenser customers there is the
a¢ irmation that the water has met the highest quality
levels demanded by legislation and the Association.
How are WHA Members adjusting to the gradual
return to the workplace?
For workers returning to work, the fear of contracting
the virus will be at the forefront of their minds; using
toilets and other facilities such as the communal
kitchen could be risk areas and the WHA
provide Guidelines to Members to ensure
that risk is minimised.
WHA Members have been issued with
advice on reintroducing hydration into the
workplace, and how to engage with their
customers to ensure safeguards are met
in line with Government guidelines. This
includes delivery protocols, use of PPE,
hand-washing and guidance on site visit
procedure.
Quality. Trust. Standards. We are WHA –
the advantage is clear.
Quote WHA in all tender documentation.
Visit www.twha.co.uk/Find-a-Member for
a full list of accredited WHA Members.
www.twha.co.uk info@twha.co.uk (0)1707 656 382
/Find-a-Member
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