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A fire risk assessment determines what you need to do to prevent fire, as well as what you need to do in the event of a fire. It is a legal requirement if your business consists of more than five people, or if you rent out properties.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person of a premises to carry out a fire risk assessment, often the employer or owner of the workplace. If you do not follow fire safety regulations you could pay an unlimited fine and serve a prison sentence of up to two years.
A fire risk assessment helps you to identify fire hazards, identify those at risk and determine what you need to do to reduce or remove any risks. It covers things like emergency routes and exits, fire detection systems, emergency evacuation plans, firefighting equipment and training.
Fire risk assessments should be reviewed once a year, to factor in any changes to your business like a change in employee numbers or change in business activity.
If you do not have the time to carry out a fire risk assessment, we are here to help. Hawkesworth can carry out an extensive fire risk assessment on your behalf, providing a written report with recommendations.
For extra safety and protection, we also offer a fire alarm testing service.
Contact us today to find out about our fire risk assessment and review services.