18th May 2012
One in Three businesses failing to comply with new fire safety law
26th Sep 2007
One in three businesses are putting lives and livelihoods at risk by failing to comply with fire safety legislation which has been in force for 12 months.
The Fire Safety Order came into effect in October 2006 and since then the Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service has been chasing businesses to ensure they comply.
“Larger firms with full time Health and Safety officers by and large are taking the right steps, but some smaller companies are overlooking their responsibilities,” explains Deputy Chief Fire Officer Graeme Smith,
“We know they are busy and that is why we are offering help and advice - such as a free seminar at The Swan Hotel, Bedford on November 8th.
“However, if firms persist in ignoring this legislation we will have no option but to take enforcement action. We would rather that than find ourselves sending a fire crew to deal with a blaze at a business where property and persons could be at risk.
“In commercial terms the average cost of a simple fire to business is £134,000 and that rises to millions for serious damage - so the message here is that we must work together to reduce risk to your businesses."
BLFRS is working with the Chamber Business to invite people to this event.
If you would like to attend this seminar please contact: Paula Devine
01582 522316
paula.devine@chamber-business.com
or if you want to learn more go to www.bedsfire.com and follow the fire safety links to details and downloads on the Fire Safety Order.
