Help is at hand. The internet and search engines are fantastic resources for obtaining information within seconds and with various social media platforms there is easy access to so many industry experts, or are they !
With so much information and so many people claiming to be experts it is essential Responsible Persons and Duty Holders take time to understand current requirements for themselves and source appropriate advice from a competent person.
In 2024 our team shared shocking stories of misinformation and misunderstanding that leads us to believe evacuation requirements are often lost between Equality, Fire Safety and Health and Safety requirements.
2025 must be the year for proactive change and not reactive action as a result of an incident.
Few examples of issues we came across in 2024:
No budget so would have to wait until the next financial year to purchase the specified evacuation and training
Fire Service advised evacuation equipment was not required as they would evacuate people
Regulators awarding good or outstanding to premises without suitable and sufficient provision to evacuated everyone
Cheapest equipment purchased online but no training
Wrong equipment purchased
No PEEPs or GEEPs process in place
Third Party accredited Fire Risk Assessors giving incorrect advice
Didn’t realise maintenance of equipment was required
Insufficient number of trained personnel
With no clear industry recognised standards is it any wonder there is confusion and lives put at risk.
If you want to take advantage of our no obligation nationwide back to basics advisory service that can include audits, surveys, presentations and demonstrations please do not hesitate to contact us.
Read current requirements for yourself and if confused give us a call.
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