• take measures for fire-fighting in the workplace, bearing in mind the nature of the business and the size of its undertaking and taking into account persons other than employees who may be present;
  
• nominate responsible persons (employees) to implement those measures, and ensure the number of such employees, their training and the equipment available are adequate, taking into account the size of, and the specific hazards involved in the workplace concerned; and
  
• arrange any necessary contacts with external emergency services, particularly as regards rescue work and fire-fighting.
  

To ensure the fire safety provisions are adequate in the circumstances, employers must carry out a Fire Risk Assessment.

This requirement comes from both The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 199 &. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It states employers shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of:

• the risks to Health and Safety of his/her employees to which they are exposed whilst at work; and
  
• the risks to the Health and Safety of persons not in his/her employment arising out of or in connection with the conduct by him/her of their undertaking.
  
  
  

By virtue of the Fire Regulations, it is an offence, enforceable by Fire Authorities, for employers not to carry out a Risk Assessment under the above regulations.
Where the employer employs 5 or more staff, he/she must record:

• the significant findings of the Risk Assessment; and
  
• any group of employees identified by it as being especially at risk.

Once the inspection has been carried out our assessor will prepare a report that will give a complete analysis of all the fire safety issues affecting your premises or site, quantifying the level of risk and the safeguards already in place. Where problems are uncovered these will be explained in plain English and one or more solutions suggested that would reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

In every case the work to be carried out will be realistically prioritised and reminders sent to help you meet the deadlines agreed. Unlike many consultancies Aim Fire Services Ltd has no connection with or affiliation to any supplier of fire safety equipment or systems, and our recommendations will be based on achieving the most effective solutions within a realistic budget and timeframe.

The method of reporting we use is one widely accepted by clients both large and small throughout industry and commerce, and will meet legal requirements and the needs of Fire Authorities. Aim Fire Services Ltd carries all the necessary insurances to undertake site inspections and give safety advice, including Professional Indemnity insurance

To learn more about Fire Risk Assessments and the methods of conducting one, see our 1-day Fire Risk Assessment course using the link to the left of this page.

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