FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. It applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common part of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation. The law applies to you if you are:
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced over 70 pieces of fire safety law. It applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including the common part of blocks of flats and houses in multiple occupation. The law applies to you if you are:
- responsible for business premises
- an employer or self-employed with business premises
- a charity or voluntary organisation
- a contractor with a degree of control over any premises
- providing accommodation for paying guests
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Thanks to the change in the law, the once helpful Fire & Rescue Service now have warrant cards, not notebooks. Gone are the days of the fire officer paying you a visit once a year, giving you some general advice, then handing over a fire certificate. Now, its officers expect you to identify the risks etc. And if you don't you should expect more than a few strong words aimed in your direction - they're looking to prosecute.
Thanks to the change in the law, the once helpful Fire & Rescue Service now have warrant cards, not notebooks. Gone are the days of the fire officer paying you a visit once a year, giving you some general advice, then handing over a fire certificate. Now, its officers expect you to identify the risks etc. And if you don't you should expect more than a few strong words aimed in your direction - they're looking to prosecute.
HELP IS AT HAND
Rather than spending many hours going through the government guidance material and then trying to satisfy your legal requirements, calling in the experts is a much better option. We can complete fire risk assessments, prepare emergency plans and supply fire log books, which tick all of the legal boxes. All you need to do is follow our advice and complete the ongoing checks.
Rather than spending many hours going through the government guidance material and then trying to satisfy your legal requirements, calling in the experts is a much better option. We can complete fire risk assessments, prepare emergency plans and supply fire log books, which tick all of the legal boxes. All you need to do is follow our advice and complete the ongoing checks.
ASBESTOS - DUTY TO MANAGE
If your premises were built or refurbished before the year 2000, there's a strong chance that they may house asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Because of the risks associated with asbestos, whoever is responsible for the premises must identify where any ACMs are, and more importantly, take appropriate steps to ensure that those using the premises aren't exposed to the hazardous fibres.
HOW TO DO THIS
Although you may think that asbestos spotting is relatively simple, it really isn't. It can be hidden in the most unlikely places. So, rather than guessing, the safest option is to have an asbestos survey completed.
We offer two types of asbestos survey:
If your premises were built or refurbished before the year 2000, there's a strong chance that they may house asbestos containing materials (ACMs). Because of the risks associated with asbestos, whoever is responsible for the premises must identify where any ACMs are, and more importantly, take appropriate steps to ensure that those using the premises aren't exposed to the hazardous fibres.
HOW TO DO THIS
Although you may think that asbestos spotting is relatively simple, it really isn't. It can be hidden in the most unlikely places. So, rather than guessing, the safest option is to have an asbestos survey completed.
We offer two types of asbestos survey:
1. MANAGEMENT SURVEY
These should be carried out on all properties which contain, or possibly contain ACMs.
Their purpose is to identify, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected ACMs in a building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including maintenance and installation activities, and to assess their condition.
These should be carried out on all properties which contain, or possibly contain ACMs.
Their purpose is to identify, as far as reasonably practicable, the presence and extent of any suspected ACMs in a building which could be damaged or disturbed during normal occupancy, including maintenance and installation activities, and to assess their condition.
2. REFURBISHMENT AND DEMOLITION SURVEY
This is the type that's needed before any major refurbishment or demolition work is carried out. It is used to locate and identify, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building if its demolition is planned. When sampling is carried out as part of a survey, samples from each type of suspect ACM will be collected and analysed by a UK Accredited Services approved laboratory.
This is the type that's needed before any major refurbishment or demolition work is carried out. It is used to locate and identify, as far as reasonably practicable, all ACMs in the area where the refurbishment work will take place or in the whole building if its demolition is planned. When sampling is carried out as part of a survey, samples from each type of suspect ACM will be collected and analysed by a UK Accredited Services approved laboratory.
All of our survey reports are presented in plain and simple language and are straightforward to interpret and follow.
For more information on risk assessments and how we can help you, contact us NOW.
Telephone:
01304 600999 or 01304 381255
E-mail:info@hseadvisor.co.uk
Telephone:
01304 600999 or 01304 381255
E-mail:info@hseadvisor.co.uk
