Of the 22,000 workplace fires recorded every year on average, 25% are caused by faulty or misused electrical equipment.

But it’s not just buildings and people that are affected by fires in the workplace. The stress and financial implications for a business can also be profound.

According to UK Government figures, the average cost of a fire to businesses is around £78,000. That’s before preventative costs or damages incurred through punitive actions following the blaze are accounted for.

If there is a fire on your premises and you are found non-compliant with The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005, there is no maximum legal recompense or compensatory damages cost, and you could even find yourself with a custodial sentence.