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
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
When the fire alarms sounded at the Park Hotel in Leicester, it was the guests who organised the evacuation, not the staff! How did the Fire & Rescue Service react when its officers realised what
had happened?
Published 22.09.2010
You’ve heard that you need to provide annual fire safety training for all staff, but what should you include? Our fire safety briefing document covers the core essentials.
Published 14.09.2016
You’re under a legal requirement to complete regular checks on fire alarms, extinguishers etc. Use our new document to keep a record of what you’ve done and when. How is it set out?
Published 10.11.2014
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
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
The managing agent of your shared building carries out a fire drill every six months. Unfortunately the date of the next planned drill is inconvenient. Can you refuse to participate?
Published 07.06.2016
You’ve been told that fire drills are essential, so even though you only have a handful of staff you’ve been holding them every so often. But it feels like a complete waste of time. Are they really
necessary?
Published 02.08.2011