Caravan park owners in the south-west are being encouraged to attend a free event later this month to boost their awareness of health and safety issues.
Hosted by Torridge and North Devon District Councils, the half-day event will involve speeches from the police and the Health and Safety Executive, taking in topics including the importance of maintaining that gas is running safely.
The event is to take place at the Golden Coast Holiday Village in Woolacombe on February 10th, with a trade fair and exhibition on site showing offerings from a number of suppliers.
North Devon Council lead member for environmental health, Pat Barker, feels that the day could help improve the stature of Devon as a holiday location.
She said: “This free event is the ideal opportunity for holiday park owners to refresh their knowledge and get advice about health and safety issues that are unique to the industry.
“Events like this help local businesses and organisations work together to make North Devon the perfect holiday destination.”
Ways in which caravan safety could be improved are through installing smoke alarms and carrying out regular checks that electrical systems are in good working order.
