Fire safety is of paramount importance at petrol stations

When it comes to petrol stations, there is a high risk of fire breaking out due to the flammable fuels which are stored in large volumes. This is why these premises have their own set of regulations and requirements in terms of fire safety.

If you work in a petrol station, or are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, it is necessary to ensure good housekeeping and prevent any untoward incidents from happening. You can go a long way to keeping the business, your staff as well as your customers, safe by keeping a watchful eye out at all times.

Fuel spills can easily be set alight by a stray cigarette or spark so it is necessary to remain attentive to what is going on outside the station itself. If there are any spills, then these need to be dealt with in the correct manner. It is also important to know where the fire extinguishers are kept and how to operate them in an emergency situation.

The above are all things that staff working on-site should know, so it is imperative that they are well trained in fire safety. A ‘Fire Safety in Petrol Stations’ course would be able to give them the level of training needed to be a competent fire warden and covers all of the issues mentioned in this article and more.