Fire Risk Assessment
THE IMPORTANCE OF CARRYING OUT A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
Carrying out a fire risk assessment on a regular basis is obligatory in all workplace environments, commercial premises and other places that members of the public have access to. Moreover, failure to comply with the regulations can carry serious penalties, including imprisonment in certain circumstances. If your company employs more than five staff members then the assessment must be recorded in writing and retained in a safe place.
Ideally, your company should nominate one responsible person to be a fire warden and it is then their responsibility to carry out the assessments. The fire warden can be anyone, provided that they are responsible and fully competent in their knowledge of all
Carrying out a fire risk assessment on a regular basis is obligatory in all workplace environments, commercial premises and other places that members of the public have access to. Moreover, failure to comply with the regulations can carry serious penalties, including imprisonment in certain circumstances. If your company employs more than five staff members then the assessment must be recorded in writing and retained in a safe place.
Ideally, your company should nominate one responsible person to be a fire warden and it is then their responsibility to carry out the assessments. The fire warden can be anyone, provided that they are responsible and fully competent in their knowledge of all