Some employees of stores in Bridgetown fear if an emergency comes their way, they will be forced to run for their lives.
Several store clerks along Tudor Street yesterday revealed to the Saturday Sun that they have not been properly briefed on the correct fire evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency, like a fire.
While all of the stores were equipped with fire extinguishers, some store attendants were not comfortable with the standard of fire and safety protocols.
At one store, a clerk revealed that they were unsure of the precise location of their fire extinguishers. There were mixed responses from the rest of the staff on where to find the appliances.
When contacted, Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard said fire drills were not as frequent in smaller shops as in larger businesses. (JRN)
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