The ‘New Regulatory Reform Order 2006’ is NOW in place meaning that: Every business is required to carry out a documented fire risk assessment to coordinate fire safety arrangements including staff training and escape planning.
Do you employ 5 or more people?
If so, there are no exemptions, no matter how small or large your premises are. If you employ 5 or more people you are required by law to have an up to date fire safety risk assessment which is documented and completed by a 'Competent Person'.
Why put a Fire Risk Assessment in place?
- The Law: You are required by law to do so.
- Asset Loss: In the event of a fire, company insurance may be null and void if a risk assessment has not been put in place and appropriate measures taken to avoid fire.
- The old fire certificates are now obsolete so it is important to make sure that you comply to protect your business.
- The importance of a ‘fire risk assessment’ can be overlooked in the grind of running your business.
Your fire risk assessment must Identify
all working areas; Ignition sources; Combustible materials; Sources of oxygen; Identify people a risk; Fire safety arrangements; Evaluate the risk of fire occurring; Evaluate the risk to people; Emergency plans; Arson; Fire safety training; action plan; and others topics.
Ask yourself the following question....
In the event of fire, will your insurance policy be valid if you have not complied with your Legal Obligations?
Better to find out today than when it's too late!
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