The fire risk assessment
The Regulatory Reform on Fire Safety (FSO) came into effect in October 2006 and replaced more than 70 separate pieces of fire safety law. The FSO applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including anyone who is responsible for a business premises, this includes almost all employers and self-employed people. The FSO requires you to carry out a fire safety risk assessment, and implement and maintain a fire management plan. Insurance companies now frequently want to see your risk assessment and implemented procedures BEFORE they will pay.
Fire risk assessment template
Our health and safety templates set out a simple system to help you to comply with fire safety regulations, undertake a fire risk assessment, manage the risk of fire and keep a record. It’s also important to remember, if you employ five or more or have a licence, then you must keep a record of what you have found and what you have done.
Fire safety policy
Fire Safety Policy is written as an extension of your company Health and Safety Policy. Its aim is to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the risk from fire will be managed in compliance with fire regulations and Health and Safety regulations.
Fire risk assessment
This risk assessment will help you assess the risk of fire in your workplace, follow the key steps, fill in the checklist, assess your fire risk, and plan your fire safety.
Fire evacuation instructions
When a fire breaks out, there could be very little time to determine what to do, providing, evacuation instructions at key points in the building informs both visitors and staff how to properly leave a building in an emergency.
Emergency evacuation plan for people with disabilities (PEEP)
You need to ensure that all persons entering your premises are able to be evacuated safely. The law requires you to make reasonable adjustments for any staff or visitors with impaired mobility. The documents will help you, using simple intrusions and a template form to undertake a (PEEP) if you need to.
Fire safety log
The fire safety log is a basic timetable to maintain a safe working environment. It is essential that fire safety equipment is tested and recorded. This includes: escape routes, exit doors, fire alarm test, escape lighting and signs, fire drill, fire detectors, portable fire appliances, hose reels, buildings electrical test.
Fire awareness training
The aim of this handout is to provide some general guidance for employees on the prevention of fire and what to do in the event of a fire. The handout covers: fire doors, escape routes, fire instructions, making 999 calls, visitors and staff check lists, assembly points, evacuation of the disabled, fire marshalling, the use of fire extinguishers, frequently asked questions and a fire training record.