Business Safety Week & Electrical Fires

Highlighting Electrical Fires to Maintain Business Safety

Back in 2019, the event focused on electrical fires. In the UK electrical fires account for around 33% of accidental fires in the workplace. These fires can be due to bad installations, electrical faults or misuse of electrical equipment.

A rise in these fires is seen during the Christmas period.

By law, employers should make sure equipment is installed, maintained and used correctly, whether it is owned or leased by the business.

NFCC’s Protection and Business Safety Vice Chair Guy Keen, said:

‘About one third of fires in the workplace are due to electrical faults and misuse of electrical equipment. The majority of these fires are likely to be preventable by taking some simple measures. Businesses can learn about how to make their premises and their staff safer from fire.

‘We know that many small businesses never recover from the damage caused by fire, so it is really important to factor in fire safety particularly as part of preparations in the run up to Christmas.’

Chair of NFCC’s Protection and Business Safety Committee, Mark Hardingham said:

‘Fire can have a devastating effect on small and medium size businesses. The NFCC is committed to supporting business and linking them to their local fire and rescue service who can help and advise them on reducing their fire risk.

‘We encourage business owners to get in touch with their local fire service and find out about the help available so business can flourish and support the UK economy and local community in a safe and sustainable way.’

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