If you’re an employer, landlord, or owner of a commercial premises then you have a legal duty to ensure fire safety within your business. If you employ 5 or more people, legally you must have a written Fire Risk Assessment (FRA).
An FRA identifies fire hazards in a building. It also assesses the risk to life of those occupying the building, and makes recommendations to eliminate or mitigate the identified risks by identifying suitable control measures.
Craven Safety Services offer fire risk assessments for as little as £450 + VAT depending on the size and complexity of your business.
Fire safety is an essential component of workplace occupational health and safety. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires businesses with five or more employees to have a written fire risk assessment for their premises. In addition to this, local authorities and insurance companies can also stipulate that businesses have a written fire risk assessment.
Craven Safety Services can offer our expertise in this area and provide your business with a fire risk assessment which will detail:
- Identification of the sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen
- The mitigation of fire and effects
- Raising the alarm
- Risks to occupants
- Fire training
- Management of fire safety
- An action plan with recommendations on how to improve fire safety
- Details of tests and checks
- We can also assist with fire log books and fire emergency plans tailored to your individual business.
The Responsible Person, usually the building owner or occupant, must ensure that a competent person carried out a FRA. A competent person must also ensure that any FRAs are reviewed regularly. Due to the nature of risks involved in fire safety, it’s recommended that you outsource FRAs. This ensures the document is written by someone with expertise, and also saves you time carrying it out yourself.
During a FRA, our qualified inspector will conduct a walkaround and may ask you questions regarding your current fire safety measures.
We’ll discuss any areas which may require improvements with you, and provide a written FRA including an action plan after the visit. The FRA will identify any areas that may be more susceptible in the event of a fire, individuals at risk, current working practices that may contribute to the likelihood of a fire, and also areas in which you currently comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
For assistance with your FRA, contact us for a price.
