Fire safety in the workplace
The term ‘The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 includes matters, which are the subject of legal requirements under specific fire precautions legislation.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 legislation deals with general fire precautions including:
- Means of detection and giving warning in case of fire;
- The provision of means of escape
- Means of fighting fire; and
- The training of staff in fire safety.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 also includes a requirement to undertake an assessment of the fire risks. In this guide the term fire risk includes both the risk of fire occurring and the risk to people in the event of fire. The Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and regulations made under it cover the provision of precautions intended to prevent the outbreak of fire or the minimisation of consequences should one occur.
What is risk assessment?
It is an organised look at what, in your work activities and workplace, could cause harm to people. This will allow you to decide whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to avoid harm. The important things you need to decide are whether a hazard is significant and whether you have covered it by satisfactory precautions so that the risk is acceptably low.
Where to start
Talk to us at ARC Consultants regarding your Fire Risk Assessment and be amazed at what we have to offer you.