over 60% of businesses do not have adequate fire protection.

According to Fire Protection Trade Association figures, over 60% of businesses do not have adequate fire protection. To put this in context, every year there are more than 40,000 workplace fires, which unfortunately results in the loss of over 50 lives each year, causes almost 2000 injuries, with an average cost of £58,000 per fire and in 40% of cases businesses do not recover and fold as a consequence.

Legislation is there to encourage businesses to protect their staff and livelihoods, premises and assets and failing to comply can be extremely costly, even without the outbreak of a fire. Enforcement has lead to penalties being imposed of between £4000 and £85,000 where organisations have failed to adequately protect from the risk of fire.

To summarise, the main emphasis is on ensuring that a Fire Safety Risk assessment has been implemented. This should be reviewed regularly and after any change that might affect fire safety in the workplace. When undertaken properly this can help to protect your employees, visitors and your premises.

Is it time for you to take action?

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