Evacuation Drills
in-person, at your workplace
As a business owner, it’s crucial to understand your legal obligations under UK Fire Safety Regulations.
One of these requirements is to conduct regular Fire Evacuation Drills to stress test your Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP). This obligation comes under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to keep people safe within the premises and regular, documented and evaluated fire evacuation drills form an important part of this requirement.
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Why should my business carry out Fire Drills?
Drills assist you in evaluating the effectiveness of your procedures and help to identify opportunities for improvement, allowing you to revise procedures where necessary and to identify gaps in staff training.
This is an opportunity for staff to familiarise themselves with the fire panel, its use and its functionality. It also enables staff to understand what the fire panel is telling them.
All of these measures help to make your systems and your staff better prepared should there be a real fire on your premises and/or if you are audited by enforcement authorities.
A properly documented fire drill will assist you in evidencing your ongoing actions toward compliance.
How often should an Evacuation Drill be carried out?
It is recommended to carry out a drill at least annually, but ideally at six monthly intervals. However, the responsibility is upon the business owner to set the frequency of drills in consideration of their business’s risk factors such as the business type, the activity and facilities within the building, staffing levels (overall shift patterns), staff turnover and how well your last drill went. Some businesses should therefore conduct drills more frequently. All staff should take part in drills (which may be another reason to carry out more than one per year).
How our expert team can help you ... Why use Benfield Fire Safety to carry out your Evacuation Drills?
- Expertise: Our team is comprised of former Fire Service professionals with extensive experience in fire safety.
- Peace of mind: By entrusting us with your Evacuation Drills, you can focus on your core business activities, knowing that your drill will be effective and in capable hands.
- Assurance: We stay up-to-date with the latest fire safety regulations, ensuring that your drills always align with the latest legal requirements.
- Objectivity: As external experts, we offer an objective perspective on your evacuation plan. We can identify potential weaknesses and provide valuable recommendations to improve your emergency response.
- Realistic simulation: Our drills replicate actual emergency situations. We will set up a scenario such as a bin, computer or storage fire using digitally displayed flames and a smoke machine. We may utilise a simulated casualty or simulate a blocked emergency exit to test your staff’s knowledge of their alternative exit routes. All elements that will give your staff a realistic scenario to respond to. We can also tailor drills to your workplace's unique layout and specific risks.
- Written Report: Our experts will assess your staff response and analyse the results of the drill to pinpoint areas which require improvement and any potential weaknesses.
- Before starting your drill, we will ensure that your fire alarm receiving centre has been contacted to let them know that the next alarm is for drill purposes only.
Evacuation Drills F.A.Q's
No. There are no prerequisites to take part in a fire drill.
No. All staff must be trained at their new workplace as each workplace will have its own FEEPs and PEEPs, different assembly points, etc.
No. An evacuation drill needs to be conducted at your workplace and utilising your building’s FEEP.
