Top Fire Safety Tips for Corporate Events
Regardless of scale or subject matter, organising a corporate event requires careful planning and attention to detail, and one big part of said planning is fire safety. Whether it's a conference, team-building week, workshop or social gathering, ensuring that all guests are kept safe is naturally a top priority. By putting proper fire safety measures in place, you can successfully protect your employees, clients and the venue itself in the event of an emergency.
Want to make sure you’ve got all fire safety bases covered? Keep reading.
Comply with Fire Safety Regulations
You need to verify that fire safety equipment, such as fire alarms, fire sprinklers and fire extinguishers are all in working order before the event. Liaise with the venue to ensure that fire safety regulations are being met, consult their fire risk assessment, keep emergency contact details to hand and discuss any additional measures that need to be taken for your specific event. You should also find out the venue’s capacity, as the number should not be exceeded for fire safety purposes.
Create a Fire Action Plan
With the help of a fire safety expert, create a fire protection plan that outlines the necessary steps to be taken in the event of a fire. This plan should include clear instructions on how to evacuate the premises, assign assembly points and communicate with emergency services.
Appoint Fire Safety Personnel
Event attendees should be made aware of who the fire wardens are beforehand so they know who to turn to during an emergency. These wardens must be fully trained in fire safety procedures and capable of handling equipment, such as fire extinguishers. They must also familiarise themselves with the fire action plan.
Keep Access to Exits Clear
It’s essential that you maintain clear access to emergency exits at all times throughout the event. Exits should be clearly marked with illuminated signs and free of obstructions. Fire wardens and attendees should know where these exits are in case of an evacuation.
Be Mindful of Electrical Hazards
Because electrical equipment is a common cause of fires, communicate with the venue to make sure that equipment has been recently PAT tested and properly maintained. Avoid overloading sockets and encourage attendees to report any electrical issues immediately.
Schedule a Fire Risk Assessment with Thameside Fire Protection
Want to ensure that you’ve followed all necessary fire safety precautions at your corporate event? Thameside Fire Protection can provide a range of fire safety services to put your mind at ease, including fire risk assessments. For more fire protection guidance, or information about our services, please get in touch with us.
