Fire safety training
A new study from Hochiki Europe has delivered a warning to the fire safety industry, finding nearly half (49%) of European fire safety equipment installers are not familiar with the latest fire and emergency lighting legislation.
According to the survey of European fire equipment installers, over two thirds (67%) are looking to manufacturers specifically to improve their knowledge on fire and lighting safety legislation. This is closely followed by industry bodies, with 60% of respondents saying they turn to professional associations to learn about the latest legislation.
Paul Adams, deputy marketing manager at Hochiki Europe, said: “To think that nearly half of European installers we spoke to do not feel fully comfortable with current legislation is a shock. As manufacturers, we clearly need to step up and take responsibility for improving their understanding. We’ve had CPD courses and specialist training in place for a number of years, and these results highlight just how vital it is that we continue to provide this free training for our installers and other members of the fire industry.”
