All business owners have a duty of care towards the employees who use their building. An essential part of this is making sure fire safety regulations are met so that if a fire should occur, there are processes in place to deal with it effectively. This can help to keep people safe and might even save lives in the event of a fire.

Fire safety should never be overlooked. It’s your duty to make sure it is all in hand and all regulations are being met. Test your fire alarm system on regular basis to make sure it is functioning correctly. There should be fire doors, extinguishers and, where appropriate, fire safety vents in place to help control the spread of a fire and smoke. Check that fire escape routes are fully functional and that people know where to gather at a safe distance from the building in an emergency.