Helping businesses identify and manage fire risks
A fire risk assessment is the foundation of fire safety in any workplace covered by fire safety legislation. Our assessments draw on the experience of a former Cleveland Fire Brigade officer.
The basics
A fire risk assessment is a structured look at the potential fire hazards in your premises, the people who could be affected and the precautions needed to reduce the risk.
We carry out fire risk assessments across Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Darlington and the wider Teesside area. Each assessment looks at:
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Scope
A thorough assessment covers everything relevant to your building and how it is used, including:
Potential sources of ignition and combustible materials.
Employees, visitors and other people at risk.
Fire detection and warning arrangements.
Emergency escape routes and exits.
Fire extinguishing equipment.
Emergency procedures and staff training.
Existing fire precautions and any areas that need improving.
The law
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and reviewed.
In a workplace this is usually the employer, but it can also be a building owner, landlord, occupier or anyone else with control of the premises.
The responsible person remains legally accountable for their duties, even when a professional is appointed to assist.
Keeping it current
Review your fire risk assessment regularly, and whenever a significant change could affect fire safety.
Changes to any of the following usually mean it is time for a review:
The building
Occupancy
Activities
Equipment
Identified risks
Risk assessment FAQs
Under fire safety legislation in England, the responsible person for premises covered by the Fire Safety Order must carry out and regularly review a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. The assessment must also be recorded.
Our fire risk assessments draw on the experience of a former Cleveland Fire Brigade officer, who brings first-hand operational knowledge to every assessment.
Yes. We can review your existing assessment and highlight anything that needs updating.
Whether you need a new fire risk assessment or a review of your existing one, call Alan or Carl to talk it through.
