Personal injury solicitors Manchester are advising all nightclubs, bars and
restaurants to train their supervisory staff - such as door supervisors - in
fire safety.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) recently held a training
session for Unique Security Solutions employees who worked at licensed premises
in the Northern Quarter. The event, which took place on November 21st at
Manchester Central fire Station, was also attended by members of the Licensing
Team at Manchester City Council and Protection Officers from GMFRS.
The no win no fee solicitors Manchester at Clearwater Solicitors suggest
that any licensed premises that have not sent their staff to one of these
courses should do so now. Doing so will help them fulfill the business' duty of
care towards their patrons and minimise the likelihood of them becoming
involved in personal injury claims.
GMFRS' course informed supervisors about how important it is to know where
fire exits are located, why fire exit routes must be kept clear, why exits must
be properly operable, general information about fire safety management, and
legal requirements for emergency lighting and fire alarms.
Feedback from participants was very positive, and attendees' questions
clearly showed that fire safety awareness had been improved.
The fire service is also recommending that other members of staff at
licensed premises receive basic fire safety training, so they can also help to
improve the safety of fellow workers and the general public.
The Northern Quarter recently saw a tragic fire at Paul's Hair World on
Oldham Street, which caught alight in July. Firefighter Stephen Hunt was killed
while tackling the blaze. GMFRS elected to set up the Northern Quarter Safety
Support Team in response to this tragedy.
Personal injury solicitors Burnley believe that the more people are
informed about fire safety, the better the health and safety of the general
public will be.
