If you're an employer, you should make sure:
- you and your staff know what to do to prevent a fire in the workplace;
- how to escape if a fire does break out;
- you have adequate procedures in place for calling the Fire Brigade.
There are three ways you can make your workplace a safer place to be:
1. Know the law: in October 2006 the government introduced the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The changes were designed to make the law easier to comply with and understand.
You also need to know about how we enforce legislation. You can find out more from our section on legislative fire safety where you will find guidance on various fire safety at work topics. If you have a specific enquiry in mind, please contact your local District Fire Engineering Team for advice.
You also need to carry out a fire risk assessment so you are aware of any risks that might pose a danger to the lives of your employees or other visitors to your premises.
A set of guides has been developed by the Department of Communities and Local Government to tell you what you have to do to comply with fire safety law, help you to carry out a fire risk assessment and identify the general fire precautions you need to have in place.
2. Get training: it makes business sense to improve fire safety in your workplace.
3. If you have a question about fire safety in your premises: give is a call on 01429 874109 for general advice during normal office hours, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
4. Tell us about serious risks: if you're concerned about a fire risk which may pose a danger to life (for instance a company or organisation disregarding fire safety practices) you should contact our Fire Engineering Help Desk on 01429 874109 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Outside these hours, call 01429 872311 and ask for Fire Control.
