1. Review your fire risk assessment
Changes in stock levels (fire loading) and personnel increase overall risk.
2. Escape routes must be kept clear
Increased seasonal stock and decorations can block emergency routes.
3. Decoration and electrical Safety
Faulty or misused decorations pose a high ignition risk, use only certified, flame-retardant decorations.
4. Staff training and induction
Temporary or seasonal staff may be unfamiliar with fire procedures.
5.Arson
The accumulation of external waste is the number one cause of malicious fire.
For more festive fire safety information: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | Christmas
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