How you can comply with your fire safety duties
Broadly, as an employer, you can comply with your duties under fire safety law by taking these essential actions:
- Appointing a competent person (this can be the designated health and safety officer)
- Creating a fire safety policy
- Carrying out a fire risk assessment to identify and reduce risks
- Recording full details of your findings and the actions taken to reduce risks
- Informing and training employees
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