Safety Legislation

Fire

Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 (GB)

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Relevant extracts

"any non-automatic fire fighting equipment so provided shall be easily accessible, simple to use and indicated by signs (g)"
(g) See the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

"in the event of danger, it must be possible for employees to evacuate the workplace quickly and as safely as possible"

"emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs (a)"
(a) See the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

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