Frequently Asked Questions

We hope that you find the answers below useful. If you have any questions that are not covered here, please feel free to contact us.

Question: Will the Fire Service carry out a Fire Risk Assessment if I ask?
Answer: NO – Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – Employers are responsible for carrying out their own Fire Risk Assessment and keeping it up to date.

Question: What is the difference between Hazard & Risk?
Answer: A hazard is something that can cause harm, e.g. electricity, chemicals, working up a ladder, noise, a keyboard, a bully at work, stress.
A risk is the chance, high or low, that any hazard will actually cause somebody harm.