It is the legal responsibility of building owners to implement fire safety precautions in their building / facility, including executing fire evacuation procedures.
So, here are some fire safety tips for your workplace (in case of fire, immediately call 111):
Damaged electrical outlets, cords, cables, etc. – repair or remove these upon detection – faulty electrics can spark a fire quickly.
Overloaded outlets and circuits
Combustible objects in unsecured locations (included excessive trash and recycling)—keep these far from electrical equipment.
Keep fire exits free from obstacles.
Keep workspace and equipment clean, (particularly in commercial applications) dry, and well-ventilated, and especially clean of unnecessary oil and dust.
Prepare for emergencies (prepare for the worst – fire!):
Ensure your passive fire protection systems are regularly maintained and inspected, and if required repaired to match your Compliance Schedule.
Follow workspace protocol and parameters to ensure health and safety measures are reached; know and understand systems and procedures concerning fire emergencies in your place of work.
Ensure that smoke alarms and sprinkler systems are installed, working properly, including changing the battery, and are not blocked.
Conduct regular fire drills to not only rehearse for the worst, but to train potential new employees in your building / business.
Use only electrical products evaluated and certified for use in your workplace conditions.
Immediately replace damaged, hazardous and faulty equipment:
Be aware of anything that appears overheated, smells funny, or delivers an electrical shock.
Replace all damaged, worn, frayed, or old wires, cables and any electrical systems that are visible through their protective coatings.
Don’t overload power cables with more than they can handle; use surge protection power boards, and keep power cables away from harmful elements, such as water.
Equipment that emanates substantial heat should situate away from combustible surfaces and objects, such as heaters and air cooling units.
Invest in smoke detectors for every part of your facility; room or office.
Install dual sensor smoke alarms; make sure they contain both ionisation and photoelectric smoke sensors to detect small lingering fires and smoke.
Test your smoke detectors (and sprinkling system if installed) once a month.
Replace the batteries at least once a year (possible exception: non-replaceable 10-year lithium batteries; still, be sure to test them); many manufacturers also encourage a replacement of the smoke detectors after a decade.
Never disable a smoke alarm – they could save you lawsuits and more importantly, occupant lives.
Consider smoke alarms for the disabled.
Audible alarms (pauses between the siren wail allow for auditory communication) are available for the visually impaired; visual alarms (with a flashing light or vibrating pad) are available for the hearing impaired.