Surely a coat stand doesn’t present a significant health and safety hazard? According to one of your colleagues it does: apparently, it could block an escape route or cause potential slips and trips.
Is this really the case?
Published 01.12.2008
You’re tight for space in the office and although it’s something you’ve tried to avoid in the past, you’re wondering whether to store some items in the corridor. Can you do it, and if so, what do you
need to take into consideration?
Published 16.06.2010
You’re concerned that since the fire laws changed you haven’t had time to invest in any additional fire safety signage. Will you be OK if an inspector visits, or do you need to invest in additional
signs?
Published 12.03.2007
Before office space is converted into a training room you’ve been asked to identify how many staff can safely use it at any one time. What factors do you need to consider and is there official
guidance material available to help you?
Published 14.02.2011
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
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
Are keys in glass boxes to open a final exit fire door acceptable? They must be - after all you can buy them from many suppliers. But a number of fire authorities think otherwise. What’s the latest?
Published 07.04.2008
In an unusual case, a company was prosecuted for the failure of a metal escape staircase. Why did the accident happen and what should have been done to prevent it?
Published 14.04.2014
The pandemic has had an impact on fire procedures in larger buildings. For example, the use and staffing of premises has changed, and running a practice fire drill carries a health risk. How should
you respond?
Published 04.03.2021
You have an office located on the third floor and are concerned that you may not be able to escape via the staircase in the event of a fire. Would the use of an escape ladder solve this problem?
Published 12.09.2017