Do I need Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans? Current fire safety legislation states that the Responsible Person must create an evacuation plan that encompasses everyone in the building. This must include any disabled people who are normally present. The evacuation plan should not rely upon the Fire Service to make it work. The Disability Discrimination Act […]
Fire Risk Assessment for holiday lets If you own and run a holiday let business in the UK, there are numerous considerations that demand your attention. From providing top-notch customer service to maintaining your property's charm. However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety. The need for a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment […]
How much does a Fire Risk Assessment cost? There's no easy, simple answer to the question of Fire Risk Assessment cost, as each building and each business is unique. Plus, we can only speak for Fire Safety Specialists as each assessor is different. We aim for a base price of around £350 for a half […]
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to almost all types of businesses and premises. However, there are some exemptions and exceptions where it doesn't apply regarding fire risk assessments. There are so many answers to the question "Does my business need a Fire Risk Assessment?" this it's probably easier to answer in the […]
Huge Enfield blaze sparks alert as smoke spreads across M25 Image captionThe fire began in a wooden pallet yard in Enfield Smoke is spreading across the M25 as a result of a blaze at a wooden pallet yard, London Fire Brigade has said. The fire, which is being tackled by 72 firefighters, began in Whitewebbs […]
Social housing blocks ‘unsafe in fire’ extracted from andyrayblog / Three-quarters of all social housing blocks are potentially unsafe in a fire, according to a survey questioning managers responsible for ensuring buildings are properly maintained. A similar proportion of housing managers are not confident that their blocks have had a proper fire risk assessment, according to […]
Fire Safety Checks and Tests – What Needs Doing and When. [gap height="20" /] Fire safety in the workplace is more than what to do if the fire alarm sounds, where the evacuation assembly point is and what extinguishers are there. By managing the fire safety, carrying out regular checks and tests, and tidying up […]
Business Fire Statistics 2013 - 2014 If you ever thought fires don't happen, read on.... In times of austerity, business need to tighten the belt. That's a fact! Fire safety often suffers with business owners not realising the extend to which a fire can affect a business, or how often this happens. Fires, deaths and […]
Fire Safety Training is Essential and a Legal Requirement - FACT! .....and it doesn't need to cost a fortune. There's a perception that training takes up time and money, which probably explains why employers may tried to avoid it. There’s no two ways about it - fire safety training for staff is a legal requirement […]
Why You Need to Carry Out Evacuation Drills. It's all about practice, practice, practice. Love or hate them, evacuation drills are important! A fire drill is a simulated emergency procedure which aims to emulate the processes which would be undertaken in the event of a fire or other similar emergency. It involves creating a situation […]
