Fire Risk Assessment

Under the Fire Safety Order 2005 the 'responsible person' is required to carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for the safety of ALL persons legally on the premises. View legislation.

A fire risk assessment is a systematic approach looking at potential sources of risk, the danger that fire poses to occupants and how the risk and spread of fire can be minimised.

The assessment should look at all areas necessary to comply with the requirements of the above legislation. Existing fire safety standards will form the cornerstone of the assessment, however where improvements are identified these would need to be included as part of a plan to be implemented over a period of time determined by the responsible person.

A Firesure UK Ltd risk assessment will be fully descriptive and include advice and guidance on a working plan over an agreed period. The assessment/audit will review the following :

• Fire hazards.
• Fire prevention.
• Storage and handling of flammable liquids and gases.
• Housekeeping.
• Means of escape in case of fire.
• Compartmentation.
• Flammability of linings.
• Emergency escape lighting.
• Fire safety signs and notices.
• Fire detection and fire alarm systems.
• Fire extinguishing systems and appliances.
• Facilities for use by the fire and rescue service.
• Arrangements for management of fire safety.
• Fire policy and procedures.
• Training and drills.
• Testing and maintenance.
• Records.

A CERTIFICATE will be issued to confirm that:
. a fire risk assessment has been undertaken and
. a *competent  person carried out the assessment 

Further ongoing technical advice is available to all clients.

Fire Risk Audit

A fire risk assessment should be reviewed if it is no longer valid or there are any significant changes made. In addition it should be periodically audited. We can undertake a review or audit of your existing risk assessment. We will give a suggested date for review in our reports.

For further guidance and advice on risk assessment or audit please contact us.

Training

Under the Fire Safety Order 2005 and Health and Safety legislation employees should be provided with adequate training to safeguard both themselves and any other relevant persons on the premises. This should include suitable and sufficient training on the appropriate fire precautions and actions to take in the event of a fire. As no two premises are alike our speciality is to tailor courses to the client’s needs.

The level and frequency of staff fire training is determined by the type and use of premises and the risk presented. Our competent trainers will deliver the input in a manner appropriate to the risk and complete all appropriate records and entries in the fire safety log book where necessary.

We provide a number of standard packages and bespoke training courses arranged to suit the client’s requirements. Practical and realistic training is undertaken using 'clean burn ' real fires for extinguisher training and demonstrations in smoke using our safe simulators. The duration of these courses is dependant upon your needs and requirements and range from 60 minutes to half day.

Firesure UK Ltd will assess your individual needs and advise on a programme of relevant training suitable for you and your employees to ensure that there is an awareness and understanding of all fire safety matters relevant to the premises..

Standard certificated packages include:

• Office
• Shop
• Factory
• Hotel
• Residential/Nursing Care
• Hospital
• Licensed Premises
• Fire Warden
• Fire Safety Management

For further details on the courses we provide click on training or contact us.

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Local and Regulatory Authority Plan & Design Consultation

Our knowledge and experience of fire safety legislation and alternative solutions allows us to negotiate with the relevant authorities, assisting clients to overcome unusual or difficult proposals without compromising safety.

Discussing and agreeing fire safety systems at the planning stage will ensure a risk proportionate cost-effective solution without the need to make further expensive or disruptive alterations either after Building Regulations consultation or once the building is occupied.

Join the many clients who have already benefited from this service. For further details contact us.

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Fire Investigation

Having many years experience as operational fire officers we are able to offer our services for fire investigation following any type of incident at your premises. We are able to liaise with the fire authority, Insurers or any other third party on your behalf and will produce a comprehensive fire investigation report detailing any significant findings and recommendations.

Paul Saltmarsh is a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators – UK.

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Platinum Package

Firesure UK Limited understands the burden placed upon businesses in order to satisfy regulations. We have therefore put together a cost effective fire safety package that allows the client to run their business in the knowledge that fire safety is in safe hands.

The Platinum Package is unique in that it provides the client with a complete fire safety service that will satisfy their legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order 2005.

• Risk Assessment/Audit
• Staff Training
• Management and maintenance of all fire safety records
• Updates on all fire safety matters relevant to the premises
• Full support to the premises fire safety manager with technical advice on all fire safety matters
• Full telephone support on any fire safety issues relating to the premises
• Fire investigation following any unforeseen incident including liaison with the fire authority or insurers
• Media support following an unforseen fire related incident

For further information on the Platinum Package please contact us.

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