Who is responsible for fire safety training in the workplace?

Who is responsible for fire safety training in the workplace?

Who looks after your fire safety training? Do your employees need to be trained?

Many employers are asking these questions. There is a minefield information out there, and legislation that employers must follow to keep their staff safe

As an employer or building owner, there are specific training requirements needed as part of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Regulations 2018. To save you scrolling through pages of legislation, we’ve done the hard work for you and condensed everything you need to know about fire safety training.

Do I need to do trial evacuations and other fire training for my building?

Do I need to do trial evacuations and other fire training for my building?

This blog provides a light introduction to performing regular trial evacuations of certain types of buildings. This follows recent changes to fire safety legislation by the NZ Government making building owners ultimately more accountable for ensuring building occupants can safely escape a fire. Contact Fire Security Services if you want to find out more about your specific situation.