South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue - Working For a Safer South Yorkshire

Employees

SYFR

Although it is your employer's legal responsibility to provide a safe work environment, it is your responsibility to co-operate with your employer to prevent situations and environments which may place yourself or other colleagues at risk.

Your Rights & Responsibilities

Most workplaces are covered by the The Fire Safety Order. This puts responsibility on your employer to make sure that you and others are safe in the workplace if there is a fire. Be aware that you too have responsibilities. When you are at work you need to:-

  • Understand and comply with safety policies in your workplace.
  • Know what you should do if you discover a fire or hear the fire alarm.
  • Know the arrangements for calling the fire and rescue service. 
  • Familiarise yourself with your workplace’s escape routes and fire exit signs.
  • Know the locations and types of fire extinguisher available, and how to use them.
  • Keep fire doors closed to stop the spread of fire, heat and smoke.
  • Use only the designated smoking areas for smoking and ensure that all smoking waste materials are put in the containers provided. 
  • Report any ideas for reducing risk of fire in your workplace. 
  • Remind yourself of the fire safety issues affecting your workplace.

    Keep yourself and others safe in the workplace.