Lamport Bassitt Solicitors - Legal News - Employers 'failing to conform to fire safety laws'


	LATEST LATEST LEGAL NEWS ARCHIVE		LATEST NEWS & EVENTS Employers 'failing to conform to fire safety laws' A significant number of firms in the UK are failing to adhere to fire safety laws, it has been suggested. According to insurer RSA, eight million workers could be at risk as a result. The firm - which has operations around the world and claims to have more than 20 million customers - said that a quarter of staff members have never participated in a full fire evacuation drill, while one in 20 employees admitted their place of work had no marked emergency exits. It also pointed out that in October 2006, the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order transferred responsibility for fire safety away from the fire service to the owners of companies. Commenting on the issue, global business director at RSA David Geer said: "[Firms must] make sure that staff are made acutely aware of fire safety procedures and the location of their nearest fire exit." He added that those which fail to are risking their workers' lives. Related Articles: 16/5/2012 - Falls from height remain major workplace safety concern 14/5/2012 - Construction firm fined after worker is injured in roof fall 10/5/2012 - Focus on health and safety delivers business benefits 1/5/2012 - Asbestos danger leads to fine for Dorset builder 30/4/2012 - Shipyard operator fined over scaffolding accident at work More Personal Injury Law News