A fire can be devastating in terms of physical damage and loss of life. That is why it is essential to have a fire risk assessment done for your premises. A fire risk assessment evaluates the fire risks within a building and the measures in place to prevent or minimise damage in the event of a fire.

A fire risk assessment includes a visit to your premises by a qualified fire risk assessor. During this visit, the assessor will identify any fire hazards associated with your undertakings by learning about what your business or organisation does and the activities that occur within the premises.

The assessor will also look at who rmight be harmed in the event of a fire and how. This includes employees, visitors, and members of the public who may be on or near the premises. The assessor will consider the age and mobility of people and any other factors that may affect their ability to escape in the event of a fire.

Assessing your current fire safety control measures is essential to the assessment. Control measures include fire detection, fire escape and firefighting equipment. The assessor will examine your existing fire safety measures, such as fire doors, alarms, and extinguishers, to ensure they are adequate and comply with the law. The assessor will also examine any training provided to staff and whether it is sufficient to enable them to respond effectively during a fire.

Based on their evaluation, the fire risk assessor will recommend areas where they feel you could improve your fire safety. He will outline these recommendations in a simple-to-read and easy-to-understand report. The report will give a clear action plan for improving fire safety within your premises, which will help protect your business or organisation and those who work or visit there.

It’s crucial to note law requires fire risk assessments. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, any person who has control of a premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk of fire and ensure that people can safely escape in the event of a fire. Failure to comply with this law can result in prosecution and hefty fines.

A fire risk assessment is an essential tool for any business or organisation that wishes to protect its staff, visitors, and assets from the devastating effects of a fire. By identifying and managing the risks associated with fire, you can help ensure the safety of everyone on your premises and comply with the law. If you haven’t had a fire risk assessment done for your premises, you must do so as soon as possible.

Safetyform Consultancy offers affordable fire risk assessments to help you comply with your legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform Order. Our assessors are highly skilled and trained professionals with many years of experience in fire safety management. You can feel confident that they will conduct an excellent fire risk assessment to ensure your premise is fire safe. For more information about Safetyform fire risk assessments, visit our website or email gavin@safetyform.co.uk.