Fantastic! I see a business venture opening up for some open minded consultant out there! Kevin

I think the fire safety officer should take part in the fire drill from the point of view of the clients ;-)

If any of the lady's customers happen to receive calls on their mobiles while at her premises presumably they could very truthfully respond along the lines of "Can you 'phone me later - I'm tied up at present"! :-) Part of one of the photos (presumably taken by the fire service after dealing with the fire) accompanying the Daily Mail article was deliberately obscured with pixilation. The Manchester Evening News included an unexpurgated version of the photo with their parallel article. It shows various items on a table including 2 large candles. If these were intended as a means of alternative lighting in the event of a power cut, one hopes that the fire service advised the lady about torches as a safer means of emergency lighting! :-) Also, out of sheer curiosity, does HSE or a local authority have responsibility for enforcing OS&H legislation at the type of workplace involved? p.s. Older members of IOSH Manchester's Public Services Section may recognise the Salford home address given by the lady as coincidentally sharing the same street name as one of the Section's former meeting venues.

Graham, presumably this was handy for whipping up enthusiasm for the Branch meetings.

So would there be near missus reporting? I'll also get my coat.