Absolute Health Fire Safety provides comprehensive fire risk assessments in-line with the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure maximum fire safety at a multitude of premises throughout Yorkshire. Sectors we offer fire risk assessments for include hotels, schools, flats, and factories.
In this latest blog post, we are asking the all important question of ; what are the key steps to take after a fire risk assessment?
Key steps we’ll be covering include;
•Reviewing and understanding the report
•Prioritising and addressing high-risk areas
•Developing an action plan
•Implementing fire safety measures
•Providing staff training
•Reviewing and updating
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Step 1: Review and Understand the Assessment Report
After the completion of a fire risk assessment, one of the first steps is to review and understand the assessment report provided by Absolute Health Fire Safety. And of course, we can help you to do this in detail. Here, we will help you to understand all identified risks, potential hazards and further explain recommendations. It is essential to grasp the specific areas or aspects that require attention and improvement to develop an effective action plan.
Step 2: Prioritise and Address High-Risk Areas
Another key step after a fire risk assessment that businesses should be taking is to prioritise and address high-risk areas. These are predominantly high-risk areas, highlighted on fire risk assessment, which pose an immediate threat. Examples of immediate threats to be addressed may include faulty electrical systems, blocked escape routes, or improper storage. By prioritising these areas, this will significantly reduce the likelihood of a fire and its potential consequences.
Step 3: Develop an Action Plan
A fire risk assessment is worth far more to your business than a simple box-ticking exercise. As well as ensuring you are compliant with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety), there are a whole host of further benefits. Developing an action plan can help to create a comprehensive plan that will help to save you money and ensure maximum fire safety. Developing an action plan should include specifics such as outlining specific tasks, assigning resources to reduce the identified risks and much more.
Step 4: Implement Fire Safety Measures
Within a fire risk assessment which has been conducted by Absolute Health Fire Safety, you will receive recommendations that outline specific fire safety measures that should be implemented immediately after receiving the report. Depending on the type of premises, there will be different recommendations. A few examples may include; conducting fire safety equipment, enhancing staff training programmes, upgrading fire detection systems, and conducting regular maintenance of key fire equipment.
Step 5: Provide Staff Training and Awareness
Fire risk assessments and fire safety training goes hand in hand to ensure maximum fire safety. After conducting a fire risk assessment, it’s highly recommended to arrange for in-person fire safety training with a company just like ourselves. We provide comprehensive training which involves covering fire risk assessments, evacuation routes, fire safety law and emergency plans.
Step 6: Regularly Review and Update Fire Risk Assessment
Although there are no legal requirements that outline an obligation to review fire risk assessments, we do recommend you doing this as best practice. It’s important to review your fire risk assessment when there are structural changes made or significant changes in personnel. Stay informed about advancements in fire safety technology and industry best practices to ensure your fire risk assessment remains up to date.
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A fire risk assessment is a crucial step in ensuring maximum fire safety and ensuring full compliance to avoid any heavy prosecutions. However, the above six steps are just as important as a follow-up to ensure the assessment is doing its job. Furthermore, it’s important to understand that fire safety is an on-going process and regular reviews are necessary to adapt to changing circumstances and maintain a safe environment for all.
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