| Within every workplace there are a number of | | | | emergency situations under control. |
| hazards that could result in a fire, making the | | | | 3. Be prepared - not only do you need to |
| employment of a fire and safety officer | | | | eliminate hazards in the work place, but you also |
| absolutely crucial, particularly for big corporations. | | | | need to be prepared should preventative |
| Fire safety is something that you should bear in | | | | measures fail. Make sure you and your staff |
| mind in the home, the office and any other | | | | members understand exactly who to call and |
| workplace. In 2005, there were around 25,000 | | | | what to do during a fire. |
| fires in business premises alone, covering England | | | | 4. Abide by building regulations - rules and |
| and Wales. So the importance of workplace | | | | regulations are created for a reason, and with |
| safety should never be undervalued. | | | | approximately 25,000 workplace fires in England |
| For any industry, fire prevention is essential. Here | | | | and Wales during 2005, adhering to these |
| are the top safety tips for the workplace: | | | | regulations is critical. Additional measures such as |
| 1. Reduce hazards - waste paper, flammable | | | | fire and smoke curtains and fire shutters are also |
| liquids, damaged electrical cords and hot liquids | | | | available for commercial buildings. |
| placed close to machinery/computers are | | | | 5. Have an evacuation process - having a firm |
| hazardous, and so by reducing these, you can | | | | evacuation procedure is very important and it is |
| reduce the risk of causing work place fires. | | | | crucial that every single employee is fully aware |
| 2. Fire training - ensure that all staff members are | | | | of this. It should be clear where the fire doors are |
| aware of all emergency procedures at work. A | | | | located and where the fire evacuation points can |
| dedicated safety officer will help to keep | | | | be found. |