Firefighters are visiting businesses across
Knowsley as part of a new campaign to help highlight fire safety
advice and reduce call-outs involving arson.
The campaign commenced on Monday, 28 April and aims to raise
awareness that:-
- As an employer you have a legal duty to carry
out a fire risk assessment. Part of this involves ensuring that
everyone in your workplace can escape and reach a place of safety
in the event of an emergency.
- Escape routes should be kept clear of
all obstructions. The escape routes should lead to a place of
safety, normally outside and away from the building.
- Ensure there isn’t a build-up of
combustibles either inside or outside of the building – good
housekeeping can prevent fires.
Businesses can request a visit by firefighters
to their site by contacting 0800 7315958 or by emailing Fireservicedirect2@merseyfire.gov.uk
Requests for removal of gas cylinders can also be made by
businesses by calling this number during weekday office hours.