Fire Safety at Work

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This section provides guidance and advice to help you comply with the Law in Scotland regarding fire safety.

You will find:

  • Guidance on the law and if your property is covered, that is, if it is a relevant premises
  • What your duties and responsibilities are, if you are in control to some extent of the relevant premises
  • How to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment, a legal requirement, that enables you to determine the risks posed by fire persons on your premises and how to minimise these risks
  • General guidance and advice on how to avoid a fire in the workplace, as well as how to deal with a fire if one does occur.