| The
Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations are now in
full force. The Government also plans to implement a
new Fire Safety Regime during 2006.
The
requirements include...
- Documenting
significant findings
- Production
of a robust fire action plan
- Staff
training - fire safety awareness
- Provision
of firefighting and fire detection equipment
- Provision
of adequate means of escape
Employer's
responsibilities
Every employer must now undertake a fire risk
assessment if five or more people are employed in
the workplace.
The
risk assessment must be recorded and regularly
reviewed to ensure that it remains up to date. Any
significant findings must have been implemented in
the premises.
Your
statutory obligations
I will assist you in conducting a statutory fire risk
assessment, measuring the consequences and
likelihood of its' occurrence.
Failure
to comply with the Act is an offence!
Under
the new Fire Safety Order, the Fire Authority will
no longer issue fire certificates for premises. The
responsibility for fire protection will lie firmly
with a nominated responsible person. The person will
be responsible for carrying out a fire risk
assessment to ensure the changes identified are
carried out.. |
