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
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
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
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
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
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
You’ve received a flier which states that there’s a new standard which requires businesses to install an Emergency Voice Communication system (EVC). You’ve never heard of them, so do you need one?
Published 14.04.2011
High street retailer, New Look, has just been hit with a record £400,000 fine, following a fire at one of its stores. What happened?
Published 04.01.2010
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