|
Fire Safety Risk Assessment
0845 300 8825 |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Fire Risk Assessment UK
New fire safety guides affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will came into force on 1 October 2006. If you are: responsible for business premises, an employer, self-employed with business premises, a charity or voluntary organisation, a contractor with a degree of control over any premises you will need to act by October 2006.
Responsible Person – This is the person who owns the premises or business or the person with control over the premises, business or activity. Where two or more responsible persons share responsibility, (e.g. tenant / landlord, multiple tenancy building or adjacent premises) the responsible persons must co-operate, share information and collaborate to provide measures
What is the fire safety reform order?
It will be a consolidation of nearly all existing fire safety legislation.
Who will it affect?
Primarily employers and building owners but it could be anyone who has some control over premises.
What will I have to do?
Mainly, carry out a fire risk assessment and act on the findings.
I have a fire certificate… will that be enough?
No. Fire certificates will no longer be valid. However a fairly recent fire certificate will be a good starting point for your fire risk assessment.
Will fire precautions have to be improved? / Will it cost me anything?
(Answer for both) Yes and No! If you are already fully complying with existing legislation then it should be fairly simple. If you have not kept your fire precautions up to date there may be some additional areas to look at.
Will the Fire and Rescue Service still inspect my premises?
In some cases yes, particularly in higher risk premises. But they cannot carry out your fire risk assessment for you.
How can I find out more? further specific guides are available Free to download from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Fire Safety Guides - Available Online
All the guides are available FREE to down load from the Communities and Local Government Website. Each guide comes in two parts and provides step by step guidance in addressing Fire Safety within your place of work or specific area of interest.
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 1 - Offices and shops
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 2 - Factories and warehouses
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 3 - Sleeping accommodation
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 4 - Residential care premises
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 5 - Educational premises
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 6 - Small and medium places of assembly
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 7 - Large places of assembly
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 8 - Theatres and cinemas
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 9 - Outdoor events
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 10 - Healthcare premises
Fire Risk Assessment Guide 11 - Transport premises and facilities
The guides are designed so that a responsible person, with limited formal training or experience, should be able to carry out a fire risk assessment. If you read the guide and decide you are unable to apply the guidance then you should seek expert advice.
Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd have staff with the relevant training and experience to assist the Responsible Person to either review their current Fire Risk Assessments or undertake a complete service in accordance with the New Regulations We are currently engaged in reviewing our current client data base in preparation to the foreseeable changes.
There is also a simple wallchart that will provide the relevant guide for your business.
A member of Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd can arrange a free informal meeting to provide a quotation for the Responsible Person which will assist them in meeting their obligations. Absolute Health and Safety Solutions Ltd can also assist with the interpretation of any part of the Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice or British Standard.
Our advice is to act now and be prepared.....
Call Brendan on 0845 300 8825.
Further guidance available on line
Insurer's guidance on Fire Safety at Work
SAFETY IN THE HOME
Courtesy of of Firekills.gov.uk a question for the parents is 'just how safe is your home?' and 'would you know what to do in the event of a fire?' (Free leaflets available online):
Plan Your Escape
12 Steps to Prevent a Fire in Your Home
Fire Safety in the Home
Electrical Safety
Stay Safe from Fire
Equipment for the Home
There are a number of free online leaflets available in different languages to assist parents in communicating to their families:
Welsh
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
Greek
Gujarati
Hindi
Polish
Portuguese
Punjabi
Russian
Somali
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
A short movie to remind you to: KNOW YOUR EMERGENCY PLAN BACKWARDS
www.firesafetyriskassessment.org.uk
Call Brendan on 0845 300 8825.
|
|
