The Fire Risk Assessment – your legal obligation
The Fire Risk Assessment is the cornerstone of the new Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Responsibility for fire safety in the workplace now clearly rests with the employer and those with any degree of control of premises (deemed the appropriate person).
Who needs a Fire Risk Assesment?
Any premises used for business or by voluntary organisations come under The Order. It will mean significant changes to the ways in which employers and people in control of premises are required to manage fire safety. Responsibility for fire safety in the workplace now clearly rests with the employer and those with any degree of control of premises.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
It assesses the fire risks, fire safety precautions and procedures in force on your premises against established standards and produces an action plan for dealing with those which need improving.
How will David F. Hamilton carry out my Fire Risk Assessment?
David F. Hamilton will assess whether:
- You have the right level of fire detection.
- You have the right number of fire exits and whether all doors on an escape route are easy to open.
- You have a comprehensive emergency plan.
- You have the right level of emergency lighting.
- You have the correct fire signage.
- Your staff has been given adequate Fire Safety Training.
- Your fire alarm, emergency lights and fire extinguishers have been installed and serviced to comply with BS 5839, BS 5306 and BS 5266.
- All systems are checked and tested at recommended intervals and tests recorded
What happens next?
After all the above points have been assessed, a comprehensive report incorporating an action list is created to guide you through what you must do to make your premises compliant.