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The Fire Brigade Union has announced its intention to take further strike action. The strikes will take place in England and Wales only on Friday 1 November 2013 from 1830 to 2300 and on Monday 4 November from 0600 to 0800.
The Department for Communities and Local Government has been working with Local Fire and Rescue Authorities to ensure that appropriate contingency plans are in place.
As with the strikes announced for the weekend of 18 October the top line advice for businesses at this time is to:
Review your current fire risk assessment
Check your detection systems
Make sure escape plans are in place and employees know them
Avoid arson risks, such as rubbish left around.
Major Industrial sites
HSE, Environment Agency, Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Natural Resources Wales, as the Competent Authority for the enforcement of the Control of Major Accident Hazard (COMAH) legislation, have written to site operators to make them aware of the possibility of industrial action by fire fighters. The letter aims to encourage them to consider the implications of, and risks associated with reduced emergency response cover and where appropriate provide supplementary measures and arrangements to prevent potential major accidents and to minimise their consequences.
Article written by Brian Shillibeer | Published 31 October 2013
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