To ensure that your premises are safe, our services include undertaking a Fire Safety Risk Assessment for Businesses. This takes place on your premises and is implemented by experienced and highly qualified personnel because we know how important your business safety is to you.
We will establish what kind of activities are carried out there and the risks of a fire occurring. We will also review the harm a fire could cause because averting the risk is crucial for any business.
Legislation for Fire Risk Assessment for Businesses
There are various legislations that place responsibility for fire safety on the Business Employer, Manager or Owner. This person is referred to as the “Responsible Person” and is a legal requirement so must be in place. These include
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
- Fire Safety Scotland Regulations 2006
The legislation also stipulates that it is a legal requirement for the majority of UK businesses to undertake a fire risk assessment. This will identify fire hazards and people at risk so actions can be taken because again, this is your responsibility.
It is the Responsible Person’s duty to ensure the fire risk assessment is carried out by a “Competent Person”. This is defined as someone who has had sufficient training and has good experience or knowledge of fire safety.
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment follows a 5-step process. This allows us to make a full and thorough evaluation of how to protect you and your staff from the danger of fire. Our team are professionals with vast experience so you have complete peace of mind whilst we are on site. We will:
- Identify people at risk from fire, including employees and visitors because protecting people is so important.
- Identify fire hazards within your premises including possible sources of ignition so they can be stored or removed as needed.
- Evaluate the risks and assess existing fire safety measures on your premises so remedial action can be put in place.
- Record the Fire Risk Assessment information as required by law in certain circumstances.
- Review the Fire Risk Assessment at regular intervals so you are always compliant.
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1st Choice Fire Protection Services will ensure that your Fire Safety Assessments are safely carried out and reviewed at regular intervals. For more information or to book a Fire Risk Assessment for Businesses on your premises, please contact us so we can understand your needs.