Reasons Why You Need An Expert For Your Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]According to government statistics, fire and rescue services in England alone attended approximately 183,000 fires in 2018 – 2019. That works out at just over 500 fires every single day of the year! That is a lot of fires. Believe it or not, those figures – while an increase of 2% over the previous year […]
Why You Need To Appoint A Professionally Trained Fire Risk Assessor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When you own or operate a business in the 21st century you are faced with many, many different laws, some of which you may never have even heard of. Others you may know about, but do not fully understand them, and that is not your fault. The laws can be so complex that it is […]
There Are A Lot Of Things To Allow For In A Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The risk of fire in a property in the UK is all too present. The Fire and Rescue Service attended 157,156 fires in the year ended December 2019. In addition, there were 229,822 false fire alarms – mainly due to faulty apparatus – and 168,721 non-fire incidents (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/884271/fire-and-rescue-incident-dec19-hosb1120.pdf). It follows that one should take every […]
What to Include in Your Building Fire Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Performing a comprehensive building fire risk assessment as part of your fire safety plan is incredibly important. If you fail to spot certain hazards or potential sources of ignition for example, there can be serious consequences. While we always recommend working with qualified professionals if you don’t have the appropriate knowledge or training to handle […]
Top Things to Consider During Your Fire Safety Risk Assessment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’ve been tasked with handling a fire safety risk assessment for your premises, it might seem slightly overwhelming. If you don’t have much experience managing property or overseeing this kind of activity, it can be hard to know where to start. While it’s always beneficial to consult with qualified professionals due to the important […]
Fire Regulations Are More Detailed For HMO’s
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) are different from standard buy-to-lets when it comes to fire regulations. If you are thinking of buying an HMO or converting a property into an HMO, you need to understand the fire regulations as they relate to that kind of property. The fact is that the fire regulations relating to […]
Laws Relating To Employers In The 21st Century Are very Complicated
Some business owners may be blissfully unaware of all the laws that affect their businesses today in the 21st century. To some extent that is understandable because there is a whole raft of laws that have been introduced in the last 20 years or so that simply didn’t exist when they began in business. Taking […]
A Fire Risk Assessment Can Be Almost Impossible If You Do Not Have The Training
Here is something that many employers may not even be aware of: as an employer you are required – by law – to safeguard your employees as far as is reasonably possible. That’s fair enough. One might think that everyone would agree that is a good requirement. However, here is where it can get difficult. […]
Undertaking A Fire Risk Assessment Can Be Very Difficult
Many employers may not even be aware of the laws relating to fire safety in their business, especially owners of small shops, or perhaps an accountant with only three or four employees. This can be something of a problem because the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Act 2005 requires ALL employers to ensure the safety of […]
The Requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
As an employer, you are responsible for the safety of your employees, and in particular with regard to safety from fire. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places certain responsibilities on the “responsible person”, one of them being that you must carry out, and regularly review, a fire risk assessment in your business.