Alarm Bells are ringing within the Small Business community as Fire (Safety) spreads across the entire province at an alarming rate. The “burning issue” has ignited interest in all areas of business as a proactive approach to “Fire Safety” in the workplace is being fuelled by new Fire Safety Legislation. As Government begins to fan away the smokescreen of complicated legislation, the message rising from the ashes is simple; employers must assume responsibility and “Fight Fire” with “Fire Safety”
Fire Safety within the workplace is extremely important, both from a Health and Safety perspective and from a business point of view. It is estimated that approximately 75% of business that suffer a major fire never fully recover. A more harrowing possibility also exists, the potential for injury to staff or loss of life in a fire incident. This will require the attention of the Health and Safety Executive and could lead to a charge of “Corporate Manslaughter” if certain safeguards or preventative measures have not been taken, i.e. if “Gross Negligence” is proven.
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