Firefighters' Strike: Health and Safety Considerations

• Author:
• Hilary Ross

In view of the proposed strikes by the fire services, the Government has drafted guidance for businesses.

Most importantly the guidance states that the absence of local fire authority service does not increase the danger of a fire and should not "prevent the overwhelming majority of businesses continuing to operate safely during the dispute". However, it is likely that on strike days:

- attendance times will increase; and
- the services attending will have fewer specialised capabilities and... (208 more words)

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