The importance of fire safety when working in petrol stations

When it comes to petrol stations there are a number of different fire safety requirements than with many other types of business premises. Due to the extremely flammable fuels supplied on the grounds of a petrol station, it is absolutely essential to follow certain procedures in order to keep the area safe at all times.

As the manager of a petrol station it is your responsibility to keep the place in good order and ensure the safety of not just the business and your employees, but also the many customers who utilise the service throughout each day.

This is why it is necessary to always keep watch in spotting any fuel spills, while knowing how to deal with these correctly if any are found. You need to know precisely where the fire extinguishers and other fire equipment are stored and the correct way of using them in the event of a fire.

All staff on-site at any time should be well versed in all the right procedures, so a training course is necessary to cover all of the above mentioned issues. The specifics of Fire Safety in Petrol Stations will be highlighted on the course, with the attendees trained to Fire Warden standards in keeping with all current fire safety regulations.