Understand the latest legal requirements and how to keep your workplace safe and compliant.
From 2025, fire safety rules have tightened – and the stakes for non-compliance are higher than ever. All businesses with anyone on site must now have a fire risk assessment and report all incidents, regardless of size or number of employees. Fail to meet your obligations and you could face unlimited fines, up to two years in prison, or even business closure.
The problem? Fire safety regulations are complex, regularly updated, and often sector-specific. Many businesses don’t have the time, resources, or in-house expertise to keep up.
In this 45-minute webinar, WorkNest's expert fire safety consultants will help you cut through the complexity and focus on what matters for your business. You’ll discover:
- What’s changed in 2025 and why
- The core fire safety standards all businesses must meet
- How requirements can differ by industry or risk profile
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The role of a competent person and how to make sure they’re suitably qualified
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Fire safety is both a legal requirement and a crucial safeguard for independent retailers. Without a fire risk assessment, you could face serious insurance, financial and legal consequences.
Check out our crucial resource on this topic, as well as a template fire risk assessment from Bira partner Ascott Insurance, here.