A colleague has told you that changes to fire laws require you to complete a full fire drill every three months. You’re not convinced, as it sounds a bit over the top. Are they right and how can you
get the most out of the exercise?
Published 12.02.2007
You’re concerned that in the event of a fire or emergency, a member of staff who’s morbidly obese will struggle to get out of the building quickly and may hold up others. How should you deal with
this situation?
Published 27.04.2012
A colleague has told you that you need to make sure all of your staff can evacuate your premises within two minutes of the fire alarm sounding. Is this really the case, and if so, how can you ensure
you achieve this?
Published 02.07.2007
Do you assume that your staff will know how to respond if the fire alarm goes off? If so, you might be deceiving yourself. What do you need to know?
Published 08.10.2014
If building work blocks some of your designated emergency escape routes, what steps should you take to ensure that everyone can still evacuate the building safely, if necessary?
Published 01.02.2011
According to recent research, many businesses have failed to complete a fire drill and train staff in their emergency arrangements. Why is this so important, and how should you organise it?
Published 06.05.2010
Safe evacuation for all should be embedded within a building or organisation’s culture. But how do you know if you need to supply an evacuation chair for less mobile occupants, and are your staff
aware of how to use it in an emergency?
Published 20.12.2022
You’ve heard that if you employ staff with impaired mobility, you should have evacuation chairs so that they can be carried out of your premises in the event of an emergency. Is this really the case?
Published 28.08.2012
With more than 500 high rise buildings in the planning stages in London alone, the leading body for safety professionals decided to fund some research into construction site fire evacuation. What
were the findings?
Published 10.10.2019
If you have employees with disabilities working for you then you should ensure special precautions are in place to assist with their evacuation in the event of an emergency. Why not use our free
document to help?
Published 23.04.2007