Business owners urged to be more fire safe

Southport firefighters are urging businesses in the town to check their premises are safe from the risk of fire, as part of a new safety campaign.

The National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Business Safety Week 2019, which has just ended, aims to provide those who have responsibility for businesses and public buildings with ongoing information and advice to reduce the number of fire incidents and false alarms in the workplace – both of which impact business safety and pro- ductivity.

The safety week encourages all firms to ensure they have taken the steps required by law to protect their business and employees from fire.

Advice has been issued on preventing arson attacks, reducing false alarms and, if needed, fire safety advice for premises with sleeping accom- modation adjacent or above them.