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FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order came into force on the 1st October 2006.
All premises that employ 5 or more people will be expected to carry out a Risk Assessment that will involve:
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Identifying the hazards. |
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Identifying what and who is at risk. |
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Assessing existing controls and implementing new controls if required. |
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Recording your findings. |
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Reviewing your risk assessment when required. |
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A Fire Risk Assessment is the systematic review of your premises and the risks associated with fire. It should include the potential sources of ignition in the workplace, the dangers of fire spread, who and what is at risk and how the fire risks can be eliminated or reduced.
Once the Fire Risk Assessment has been carried out the actions within must be implemented in order to minimise the risks. Even premises that currently have a Fire Certificate MUST produce a Fire Risk Assessment.
If you employ 5 or more people the findings of the Risk Assessment must be documented and the Fire and Rescue Service will enforce the legislation via regular and ad-hoc inspections.
In small premises it may be possible and within the capabilities of most managers to comply with the legislation themselves by becoming a competent person. This would involve attendance at a Fire Risk Assessment Training Course, which can be provided by the qualified trainers at CRN.
Alternatively, it may be more cost effective to allow CRN to carry out the Fire Risk Assessment for you including all documentation and reviews.
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