Fire Risk Assessment Services
Fire risk assessments are vital for preventing fire in the workplace by identifying hazards, the people at risk and reducing or removing the risk of those hazards causing harm.
At Lanahan Risk Management Services, we have years of experience helping a number of different businesses to identify any fire safety issues and give peace of mind to their employees, visitors and residents.
Fire Risk Assessment Services
Fire risk assessment is not only crucial for ensuring the safety of your employees, but it is also a legal requirement. If you are responsible for a building, it is your duty to identify fire risk and hazards in your premises and take appropriate action.
Fire risk assessment isn’t just about box ticking; it's about making sure everyone is safe and feels comfortable working in the property.
Which businesses and organisations need a fire risk assessment?
All businesses and organisations that need a fire risk assessment, for example including:
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Who is responsible for carrying out a fire risk assessment?
You are responsible for fire safety in a business or any other non-domestic property if you are:
If you meet any of these criteria, you are known as the ‘responsible person’. If there is more than one responsible person, you will have to work together to meet the responsibilities.
How often are fire risk assessments needed?
To ensure that your fire risk assessment is still relevant, we recommend that you review your assessment every 12 - 24 months or whenever there has been a significant change by a competent person.
Higher risk premises may need more frequent assessments, but this is something we can discuss and guide you on after the initial assessment is conducted.
Are fire risk assessments a legal requirement?
Yes, fire risk assessments are a legal requirement in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
If you don’t have a fire risk assessment conducted on your business premises, you may face fines or in cases of severe negligence, a prison sentence.
What do fire risk assessment services include?
Fire risk assessment services include a thorough assessment of all the potential risks in your workplace to identify and mitigate any risks.
There are five main steps that are undertaken during a fire risk assessment:
- 1Identify the fire hazards
- 2Identify the people at risk
- 3Evaluate, remove and reduce the risk
- 4Record the findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide any necessary training
- 5Review and update the fire risk assessment regularly
Things that will need to be considered include:
Choosing Lanahan Risk Management Services for your fire risk assessments
At Lanahan Risk Management Services, we are experienced and committed to developing a tailored risk assessment strategy that fits your unique business needs and circumstances. We will visit your property and conduct a thorough assessment of all the potential risks in your workplace, helping you to understand and mitigate them.
We understand fire risk management can be overwhelming, which is why we take a sensible and practical approach that focuses on reducing risk without hindering your business operations.
If you think your business needs external help with its fire risk assessment, get in touch with us today to see how we can help you.
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