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’re creating a fire evacuation procedure, a key part of which is to designate a fire assembly point. But where’s the best place for it to go? What criteria should you use in selecting the
location?
Published 02.03.2022
Premier Inn hit the headlines in 2019 after a wheelchair user was left stranded in a stairwell when the fire alarm sounded. What went wrong and what procedures should have been in place?
Published 05.12.2019
The Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been published and contains recommendations which apply to many types of premises, not only tower blocks. What should you take into consideration
in your own building?
Published 07.01.2020
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
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
A colleague has informed you that as you share a building with others, you need to ensure that all of your fire and emergency arrangements are compatible. Does it say this in the legislation and if
so, what do you need to do?
Published 03.11.2008
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
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
There’s turmoil in the public sector and the recent Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) strikes are unlikely to be the last. So how can you make sure that your business is well prepared to deal with
them? Our new checklist will help.
Published 12.11.2010