Fire Evacuation Drills

Fire drills are a vital part of your workplaces fire safety whether you work in an office, retail outlet, school or factory. They are an indirect, but equally significant form of fire protection and the aim to protect everyone in your workplace.

Often viewed as an inconvenience; disrupting the day and a distraction from valuable working time, they can also be perceived as a nuisance.

A fire drill is a simulated emergency procedure which aims to emulate and evaluate your evacuation procedures.

It involves running your employees through your evacuation procedures, ensuring they are familiar with the plan and are able to get out quickly and safely. It is also intended to make sure your relevant fire warden or fire safety supervisor knows exactly what they are doing and can act as incredibly beneficial practice if their expertise is ever really needed.

According to The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, the person responsible for all aspects of fire safety in commercial and non-domestic premises is the owner, occupier or manager.
In order to fulfil your legal obligations, and in accordance with all fire safety regulations, fire drills need to be conducted at least once a year and depending on your work environment possibly on more occasions.

In essence, a fire drill is a relatively simple procedure. However, there are various things you can do before, during, and after the drill takes place to make sure it is effective.

Contact Alliance Fire Safety Ltd today to find out more.