You’ve heard that it’s a legal requirement for employers to ensure that all staff are trained in the use of fire extinguishers. Is this really the case, and if so, what level of training is required
and who should complete it?
Published 05.05.2009
To ensure that staff and visitors have sufficient information to enable them to evacuate your premises safely in the event of an emergency, why not use our new emergency plan document?
Published 22.04.2009
When you’re putting together your building’s evacuation strategy you’ll need to appoint one or more staff to take charge. But once you’ve done so, what training is required and how often?
Published 10.10.2018
Your office is in a multi-occupancy building in which the landlord’s agent maintains some emergency equipment. In this situation who is responsible for providing training on the use of the items?
Published 31.08.2016
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
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’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
If there’s a fire, would you encourage staff to tackle it? If so, following the result of an HSE prosecution, you might want to think again. What do you need to know?
Published 09.06.2014
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