Are you ready for the fire regulation changes that come into force on the 1st October 2006?
The new regulation states that:
“The responsible person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which relevant persons are exposed and… take such general fire precautions as will ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety of any of his employees”
The Penalty:
Failure to comply with the new regulations
may result in a £5,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment.
Let US keep YOU safe.
To help you comply we have detailed a number of the key points and explanations of the regulation, how it effects you and how you can make your business a safer place to work in.
Who it applies to and what it means?
The Reform requires the Responsible Person (defined as the person who owns the premises or business, or the person with control over the premises, business, or activity) to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment, produce a policy, develop procedures, provide staff with training and carry out fire drills. This responsible person must also provide and maintain clear means of escape, signs, notices, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm systems and extinguishers.
Who doesn’t it apply to?
It does not apply to dwellings, the underground parts of mines, anything that floats, flies or runs on wheels, offshore installations, building sites or the military.
A Free Step-by-Step Guide to Assist Your Compliance
This simple guide provides you with some of the key steps to enable you to reduce the risk from fire and ensure a safe escape for your staff and visitors.
Step 1 - Identify the hazards within your premises
- Sources of ignition
- Sources of fuel
- Sources of oxygen
Step 2 - Identify people at risk
- People working near to fire dangers
- People working alone or in isolated areas
- Children or parents with babies
- The elderly or infirm and people who are disabled
Step 3 - Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect
- Evaluate the risk of a fire starting
- Evaluate the risk to people from a fire
- Remove or reduce fire hazards
- Remove or reduce the risks to people from a fire
- Protect people by providing fire precautions
Step 4 - Record, plan, inform, instruct and train
- Record any major findings and action you have taken
- Discuss and work with other responsible people
- Prepare an emergency plan
- Inform and instruct relevant people
- Provide training
Step 5 - Review
- Review your fire-risk assessment regularly
- Make changes where necessary
Other things to consider
- Whether you need emergency lighting
- Suitable fire equipment signs
- Training for your staff
- Management system to maintain your fire safety system
Need Further Information?
For the full legislation click here
For free guidance documents issued by the Government click here
For details on the full range of fire safety products Seton can provide for your organisation click here
