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Over a summer which has proven to be one of the hottest on record, many have taken the opportunity to bask in the sun, enjoy holidays, breaks and much more, but with the sharp increase in temperature to the highest ever recorded in the UK, reports of fires rapidly increased, and with experts predicting future summers will follow suit, it’s more important than ever to ensure your workplace’s fire safety is up to par.
In our latest blog, we look at several steps you can follow to maximise the safety of everyone in the workplace in the event of a fire.
First things first, should a fire break out at work, regardless of industry or location, a plan should always be in place to safeguard the wellbeing of everyone in the area. Fire safety is critical in any workplace. It may be an unlikely occurrence, but you're right to question "what if?". The position of Fire Marshal should be delegated to a responsible person within the business, who will be heavily involved in planning and creation of procedures such as premises evacuations, highlighting clear, well lit, emergency escape routes, fire exits and assembly points. Risk assessments should also be carried out to ensure that dangers within the workplace are heavily reduced and threats to health and life are avoided.
When a fire alarm is raised, remaining calm is vital for safety reasons. Panicking and erratic behaviour is more likely to cause more harm than good as well as delaying the evacuation process. Although being calm is important, being prompt is also necessary to make sure that workers leave the workplace quickly but safely. It should be stressed to everyone to leave personal belongings where they are as gathering things together can waste valuable time that should be being used to exit the area.
When exiting the area, the escape route should be clear of obstructions, well-lit and obvious as to which direction people should go. If the escape route is difficult to understand, this could cause confusion and could increase the danger to life. Upon exiting, if possible, someone should try to close door behind them to limit the spread of the fire through the building. If the escape route contains smoke, individuals should drop to the floor and crawl due to the purity of the air closer to the ground.
An assembly point is a location away from the area/building in question, where staff and others gather in the event of a fire and other emergencies. The assembly point should/would have been designated during the emergency planning stage, as ultimately, this is where the fire escape route will lead to. Once everyone has arrived at the assembly point, it’s important to be divided into your teams/departments/companies in order for a headcount to take place to understand whether or not all visitors are accounted for or if anyone is still inside the building or in any possible danger.
Fire safety in the workplace is vital in any business or industry. Fire poses a risk to everyone involved within the business and surrounding area, as well as the business itself. Fire safety training is strongly recommended to reduce the risk of fire in the workplace and to ensure that all concerned are fully prepared with the knowledge of how to react in the case of a fire. At Easybook Training we make fire safety training easily accessible to all, with Fire Marshal Courses, NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate, Fire Extinguisher Online Courses, Fire Risk Assessment Online Courses, and Fire Warden/Fire Marshal Online Courses available on our website. Alternatively, if you would like to book onto one of the various Fire Safety courses, please call our fantastic customer service and booking staff on 01892 543000.
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