“A prepared workplace isn’t defined by the thickness of the Fire Safety Plan. It’s defined by how well the people inside that building understand their role in keeping others safe.”

That simple idea sits at the centre of every strong code-compliance and life-safety program, and it’s exactly why fire codes across Canada place clear responsibility on building owners: anyone with duties under the Fire Code must be trained to perform them. The Occupational Health & Safety Act reinforces that expectation. Employees need to know their emergency procedures, and they need to be trained in the tasks they’re expected to carry out.