Almost nine in 10 (85%) UK tradespeople would not know how to react if they encountered a fire at work, according to new research, HVP has reported. The study, conducted by IronmongeryDirect, surveyed 500 UK tradespeople to reveal how prepared workers are for emergencies. Despite a third (33%) of respondents having witnessed a fire while on a job, fewer than one in eight (12%) say they always have access to an extinguisher, and 85% say they don’t have one in their vehicle. The correct way to handle a situation depends on whether the fire is electrical, gas, or chemical. However, almost seven in eight (86%) tradespeople say they are unaware of the differences between them. With this in mind, IronmongeryDirect has partnered with Edgaras Zilinskas, Director at Fire Immunity, to share the safest ways to treat each type of fire. He advises the following: Dominick Sandford, Managing Director at IronmongeryDirect, said: "It's clear from our research that many tradespeople are unprepared when it comes to fire safety, with worrying numbers not knowing what to do in the event of a fire or how to advise their customers on fire safety. “We hope that by highlighting these issues, we can help to raise awareness and encourage tradespeople to take steps to improve their fire safety knowledge and preparedness."
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