Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Risk Assessment

Goodwood Fire Safety Services

Did you know?

You have a legal obligation to ensure people are safe in the workplace or on your premises.

You could be fined or even given a prison sentence if you are found to be negligent. This is why a fire risk assessment is so important as part of your overall obligations in ensuring on-site safety.

To find out more about fire risk assessment, fire safety law or discuss our fire safety services, please call on 07738 075531 or contact us today.

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is an on-site visit to assess the potential risks of a fire at a premises. A fire risk assessment report will be produced with the fire assessor’s findings and recommendations.

The purpose of a fire risk assessment is to identify any risks, hazards and general fire precautions the responsible person needs to take. Recommendations are then made in accordance with current fire safety legislation - much like a car MOT but for your premises.

A fire risk assessment gives the responsible person the information needed to understand the potential fire risks of the premises, in order to ensure relevant precautions are put in place. This will also guide them when reviewing their fire policies and procedures.

Why do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?

It is a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person.

It is your legal duty [Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005] and it is an important factor in keeping your employees, visitors and guests safe while on your premises.

If you are the responsible individual for a business premises or a building, it is important that you meet the responsibilities and obligations required by law. This includes employers as well as owners or occupiers of premises which aren’t a private home.

You are responsible for ensuring a fire risk assessment is in place and that recommendations are actioned, minimising the risk of fire to help keep people safe and save lives in the event of a fire.

You need to make sure you appoint a qualified and competent fire risk assessor to carry out the fire risk assessment, which is why it is important to employ someone like Goodwood Fire Safety for our services. We have the qualifications and accreditations required to give you the peace of mind that you have chosen the best fire risk assessor to carry out your fire risk assessment.

When do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment should be in place prior to opening a building, premises, or event and yearly thereafter. Unless there has been a significant change to the building, this could be anything from a structural change to a change of use, in which case a new fire risk assessment should be carried out to ensure compliance.

Give us a call on 07738 075531 to discuss the best time for your Fire Risk Assessment or get in touch via the contact page.

What is covered in a Fire Risk Assessment?

These are just some of the areas covered when carrying out a fire risk assessment:

• Emergency routes and exits
• Fire detection and warning systems
• Fire fighting equipment
• Removal or safe storage of dangerous substances
• Emergency fire evacuation plan
• The needs of vulnerable individuals, for example the elderly, young children or those with disabilities
• Providing relevant information to employees and other individuals on the premises
• Staff fire safety training

Who needs a Fire Risk Assessment?

If you fall into any of the listed categories or have 5 or more employees, visitors, guests or patients visit your premises then you will need a fire risk assessment.

• Offices & Places of work
• Retail Buildings
• Houses of Multiple Occupancy
• Hotels & B&B’s
• Holiday Lets
• Care Providers, including but not limited to;
  • Residential & Supported living care homes
  • Dental Practices
  • Hospitals
  • Schools & Nurseries
• Warehouses & Factories
• Cinemas & Theatres
• Open Air events
• Places of assembly
• Purpose built block of flats
• Communal areas of buildings converted into flats
• Animal premises & Stables
• Transport premises & facilities

If you fall into any of the above categories or have staff, employees, visitors, guests or patients visit your premises then you will need a fire risk assessment.

Arrange a Fire Risk Assessment

You have an important legal obligation to ensure fire safety on your premises and we can help with our fire risk assessment services.

To book your fire risk assessment for find about our fire safety services, please call on 07738 075531 or contact us today.