Fire Safety Requirements within the Workplace – what are they and why do they matter?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect in England and Wales in October 2006. It requires the ‘responsible person’ in pretty much all premises, to develop a self-assessment approach to fire safety. The legislation doesn’t just apply to places of work such as offices, hotels and factories. It also applies to multiple dwellings such as flats and houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
The Order places a clear emphasis on risk assessments. It means that any person who has a level of control in premises must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and make sure that people can safely escape in the event of fire.
The responsible person must:
- Carry out, and record, a fire risk assessment identifying any possible dangers and risks.
- Identify people, employees, visitors or members of the public on your premises, who may be especially at risk. (Disabled, Pregnant etc)
- Reduce, or where possible remove, the risk of fire and take precautions to deal with the remaining risks.
- Put in place protection measures if there are flammable or explosive materials used or stored on the premises.
- Develop an emergency plan should a fire occur which includes evacuation procedures.
- Regularly review the risk assessment and emergency plan.
Complying with fire safety and training:
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