New statistics reflect thousands of incidents of building fires each year, including many in commercial properties. Perhaps most surprisingly, almost 10% of all non-residential building fires are set deliberately – proving that however well you control fire risks on site, there is always the potential for a fire to occur regardless. A range of factors… Read More
Who is the responsible person for completing fire risk assessments? The UK government’s “Fire safety in the workplace” website states that all business owners are responsible for the fire safety within their premises. However, it also states that if you are an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, or have any control over the premises (e.g facilities manager or… Read More
Having a fire in the workplace can be devastating for your business, and some businesses never recover. Understanding the potential fire hazards in your office is the first step in limiting the risks. Common office fire safety risks Damaged power cords Power cords are everywhere in offices. Whether powering a computer, a lamp or the… Read More