fire risk assessment

What are the Regulations and Rules for Fire Safety Signage?

| 6 September 2023

Knowing what fire safety signs to install in your building isn’t quite as straightforward as you think. So how do you get it right? There are various fire safety signage regulations, which vary from building to building, and it depends on the layout, means of escape and the type of fire precautions and policies you […]

Knowing what fire safety signs to install in your building isn’t quite as straightforward as you think. So how do you get it right? There are various fire safety signage regulations, which vary from building to building, and it depends on the layout, means of escape and the type of fire precautions and policies you […]

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

| 24 April 2023

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that […]

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that […]

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

| 5 April 2023

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and […]

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and […]

What are the 5 steps to a Fire Risk Assessment?

| 20 January 2022

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the Responsible Person should complete or facilitate a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) for their premises. Generally, there are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment can be identified as having the following characteristics: […]

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the Responsible Person should complete or facilitate a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) for their premises. Generally, there are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment can be identified as having the following characteristics: […]

What is a Fire Risk Assessment and why is it needed for fire safety?

| 20 January 2022

What is a Fire Risk Assessment, Why is it Needed and the Importance of Fire Safety A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment should be at the forefront of the fire safety operations within your building. Unfortunately, this crucial aspect is often overlooked and underestimated, despite it being a driver for the implementation of potentially […]

What is a Fire Risk Assessment, Why is it Needed and the Importance of Fire Safety A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment should be at the forefront of the fire safety operations within your building. Unfortunately, this crucial aspect is often overlooked and underestimated, despite it being a driver for the implementation of potentially […]

Can you do your own fire risk assessment?

| 5 January 2022

A commonly asked question by landlords, building owners and those responsible for managing fire safety is – can I do my own fire risk assessment? In this article, we’re going to explain why it is possible – but may not necessarily be the correct decision to make. The short answer is ‘Yes – you can […]

A commonly asked question by landlords, building owners and those responsible for managing fire safety is – can I do my own fire risk assessment? In this article, we’re going to explain why it is possible – but may not necessarily be the correct decision to make. The short answer is ‘Yes – you can […]