![]() ![]() In a simulated fire emergency, there is no fear or panic from staff as the drills are conducted under ideal conditions, people walk calmly to the nearest exit without having to rush. You may then decide to conduct a fire drill and establish any changes to evacuation procedures when you have newly recruited staff. In addition to a minimum of an annual drill, the government advice on fire safety in the workplace states that all new staff need to be trained in the company’s fire drills and that all staff should be kept up to date with any new fire risks. ![]() All staff should be made aware of their own responsibilities and those of the people around them. The required frequency of fire drills will vary from building to building, reflecting the level of assumed risk, as recommended by the HSE. Fire drills should be carried out regularly (at least once a year) and they should include all staff members even if this means that drills must be staggered to include any shift workers and part time employees. How Often Should a Fire Drill be Performed? It is suggested that drills are planned ahead of time on days and times when the greatest number of staff are present. Staff may be made aware ahead of time that a drill will take place on a set date/time, or the drill could be impromptu in order to better simulate a real emergency evacuation experience. Designated and trained fire wardens guide staff and any members of the public from a building along established escape routes, using emergency exit doors to an assembly point outside of the facility. ![]() The old adage that practice makes perfect is certainly true in this instance.Ī fire drill is a simulation of a real life emergency event and should be treated as such, for the safety of all concerned. Fire drills are an important part of any fire safety procedure for a number of reasons they ensure that staff, customers or any visitors to your premises understand what they need to do if there is a fire, they test how effective your evacuation plan is and they help you to make improvements to any aspects of your fire provisions which prove to be ineffective. ![]()
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