Too many false alarms

The vast majority of signals from automatic fire alarms are not caused by real fires. As a result, they tie up fire engines which could be attending real emergencies. They also cause huge disruption to businesses, affecting efficiency, profitability and service levels.

But perhaps the most worrying result is that they cause complacency. When a real alarm happens, staff may think it’s yet another false reading and will not take appropriate action.

The London Fire Brigade is well aware of these problems, and has issued a detailed set of guidelines to avoid unwanted fire signals. This is part of the Brigade’s excellent online information on Safety at Work, which gives in-depth guidance on the steps employers must take to safeguard their staff.

If a fire does affect your business, then Morgan Clark has produced a Guide to Making an Insurance Claim, which will take you through in detail the steps you need to take. If you would like any further help with a claim, then contact us to talk to one of our experienced loss assessors.