Fire Risk Assessments Blackburn

Are fire risk assessments a legal requirement?

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all businesses under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Examples of workplaces and organisations that must have a fire risk assessment in place include:

• Schools
• Warehouses
• Factories
• Care homes
• And many other non-single occupancy properties

As a business owner, you are legally recognised as the “responsible person”. This means you are required to take suitable precautions to reduce the risk of death, injury, or damage that could result from a fire. While you may appoint a competent individual, such as a member of staff or an external specialist, to assist with specific tasks like carrying out an assessment, the final legal responsibility remains with you.

Local fire risk assessment services

At Lanahan Risk Management Services, we provide fire risk assessment services for a wide range of businesses in and around the Blackburn area. Our focus is on helping you protect both your organisation and the people within it, while also offering clear guidance and, where required, practical training for you and your team.

As part of our service, we conduct a thorough review of potential fire risks across your workplace and develop recommendations tailored to your specific circumstances, rather than applying a generic approach.

Our fire risk assessment process is fully aligned with current legislation, and we follow five key steps to help ensure your premises remain safe:

• Identify hazards
• Identify people who may be at risk
• Assess, remove, or reduce the risks
• Record findings, prepare emergency plans, and deliver any necessary training
• Review and update fire risk assessments regularly

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If you can’t see your area in the list above, get in touch with our team today and we can discuss whether our services are available to you.

Why trust Lanahan Risk Management Services?

At Lanahan Risk Management Services, we have more than 20 years of experience supporting a wide range of businesses by developing tailored fire risk solutions to suit their individual requirements.

Whether you are a new start-up or a well-established organisation, we take pride in listening carefully, clarifying your needs, and putting in place practical, well-considered fire safety measures. Our focus on understanding and responding to your specific circumstances helps ensure you consistently receive a high standard of service and professional support.

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