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Does my business require a fire risk assessment?
Fire Kills – 2004 (England & Wales) Fire and rescue services attended 34,400 fires in non domestic buildings. These fires killed 38 people and injured over 1,300 at an estimated cost of 2.5 billion pounds to include property damage, human casualties and loss of businesses. The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all owners and Managing Directors of all domestic premises together with all sleeping accommodations such as guest houses, hotels, HMO’s and common areas of flats and maisonettes to carry out fire risk assessments. The new order replaces previous fire legislation. Any fire certificates issued under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 will cease to have any effect.
The Order requires Fire Precautions to be put into place where necessary and to the extent that it is reasonable and practicable in the circumstances of the case. The responsibility for complying with the Order rests with the competent person. You must appoint one or more competent persons, depending on the size and use of your premises, to carry out any of the preventative and protective measures required by the Order. Management will define a competent person as someone with enough knowledge, training and experience to carry out the risk assessment. The competent person must be able to identify potential ignition sources, evaluate the risks and take control measures to prevent fire taking place.
For help, guidance or advice please contact Martin Tricker CMIOSH, MRIPH, MIIRSM at Hawthorn Safety Consultancy Ltd on 01424 815296 or e-mail martin@hawthornsafety.com
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Issue 23 - December 2006
Does my business require a fire risk assessment?
The Order requires Fire Precautions to be put into place where necessary and to the extent that it is reasonable and practicable in the circumstances of the case. The responsibility for complying with the Order rests with the competent person. You must appoint one or more competent persons, depending on the size and use of your premises, to carry out any of the preventative and protective measures required by the Order. Management will define a competent person as someone with enough knowledge, training and experience to carry out the risk assessment. The competent person must be able to identify potential ignition sources, evaluate the risks and take control measures to prevent fire taking place.
Vehicle wrapping can look stunning and can completely change the colour of your vehicle if desired.
