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
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
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
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
If you don’t currently have a fire safety policy, you may be breaking the law, as employers with five or more employees must have written management arrangements. How can our template document help?
Published 19.10.2015
When the fire alarm goes off not everyone is able to head for the exit unaided. Use our template to create a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) for disabled staff, residents, pupils, etc.
Published 08.12.2015
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
So you’ve drawn up your fire emergency plans and given people roles to undertake should a fire break out on your premises. But in the panic, how do you identify who does what?
Published 26.03.2012