Corporate Workplace

Corporate offices that welcome clients, visitors, or host public events may fall under the standard tier and must meet specific preparedness criteria. Even private workplaces benefit from adopting Martyn’s Law principles, as they enhance staff safety and strengthen business continuity plans. However, larger corporate office spaces that employee more than 200+ staff will have to take proactive steps to protect their workforce and comply with the Martyn's Law advanced tier regulations.

Employers must identify risks, establish incident response frameworks, and ensure all employees understand emergency procedures. Staff awareness and communication readiness are critical elements in demonstrating compliance and protecting the workforce. 

Corporate AV networks can serve dual purposes supporting staff collaboration and company wide messaging, while also transforming into a centralised alert system during emergencies. From desktop takeovers to digital signage and public address systems, AV integration ensures unified, site-wide communication when it matters most. 

Absolutely. Regular drills, alert tests, and scenario planning help maintain compliance and demonstrate operational preparedness. These exercises also build staff confidence, ensuring everyone knows what to do in a real event. These weekly or monthy drills can also provide peace of mind that your chosen technology is efficiently working and ready for any dangerous incidents.

Failure to comply exposes organisations to potential fines, reputational harm, and legal scrutiny. It also increases the risk of confusion and delayed response times in critical situations, putting employees and visitors in danger. Depending on the tier your workplace falls into could result in signifcant financial and legal consequences   with up to £10,000 for standard tier premises and up to £18 million or 5% of worldwide revenue for enhanced tier premises.