Health and Safety Fire Risk Assessments
What Are They?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured process that identifies potential fire hazards in your workplace and evaluates the risk to people and property. It helps determine what fire safety measures are needed to prevent fires, reduce risk, and ensure safe evacuation in the event of an emergency.
This assessment also helps you implement practical improvements to your current fire safety precautions, keeping your premises and everyone within it safe.
Why Do You Need One?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which came into force on 1st October 2006.
Under this law:
- The Responsible Person (RP) must carry out and maintain a fire risk assessment of their non-domestic premises.
- The assessment must include measures to eliminate or reduce fire risk and identify individuals at risk.
- If your organisation has five or more employees, you must keep a written record of significant findings.
The Responsible Person can be the employer, owner, landlord, or anyone with control over the premises (e.g. a facilities manager or managing agent).
Failing to comply with fire safety legislation can lead to:
- Hefty fines
- Prohibition or enforcement notices
- Legal prosecution or imprisonment if lives are put at risk
You are also required to review and update the assessment regularly, particularly after:
- Changes in the layout or use of the building
- Introduction of new equipment or processes
- An incident such as a fire or near miss
What Can We Offer?
We provide fully compliant Fire Risk Assessments designed to meet legal requirements and industry best practices.
Our service includes:
- A thorough on-site inspection of your premises
- Hazard identification and evaluation of people at risk
- Recommendations to eliminate, reduce, or control risks
- A clear and detailed report with prioritised actions for improvement
- Compliance with PAS 79 – the British Standard specification for fire risk assessments
We will:
- Identify fire hazards
- Determine who is at risk
- Assess and manage those risks
- Record findings and develop an emergency plan
- Deliver fire safety training where required
- Review and update the assessment regularly
Stay Compliant. Stay Protected. Be Prepared.
Let us help you take a proactive approach to fire safety, ensuring your workplace is both legally compliant and practically safeguarded against fire risk.