Fire risk assessment reviews for businesses in Yorkshire and across the UK are an imperative part of your overall fire safety strategy, but unfortunately, they often go under the radar or get deprioritised.
Running a business is time-consuming and task-heavy, and fire risk assessment reviews need to be prioritised to ensure you stay fully compliant with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
In this latest blog, written by our expert team, we outline everything you need to know about fire risk assessment reviews.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- What is a fire risk assessment review?
- Why regular reviews are important
- How often should assessments be reviewed?
- What a fire risk assessment review covers
- Benefits of using Absolute Health Fire Safety
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What is a Fire Risk Assessment Review?
A fire risk assessment review involves examining and auditing your existing fire risk assessment to ensure that all identified hazards, evaluated risks to people and property, and recommended control measures remain relevant and effective.
Regular reviews, ideally conducted annually, help ensure that your assessment stays fit-for-purpose, particularly after any significant changes to your premises, operations, or staffing.
For example, a major staff turnover or structural alterations in the last 12 months would make a review essential.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, there is no strict legal requirement to conduct a review at set intervals. However, failing to keep your fire risk assessment up to date and ensuring it remains compliant can be considered a breach of the law, potentially leading to prosecution, fines, operational disruption, or even business closure.
Why Regular Reviews Are Important
Regular fire risk assessment reviews are essential for several reasons. Firstly, they help ensure ongoing legal compliance and protect your business from potential enforcement action. They are also crucial for safety, as they identify new hazards that may not have been present during the initial assessment.
In addition, many insurance providers and licensing authorities require up-to-date fire risk assessments. Keeping your review current ensures you remain fully covered and puts your business in the best possible position.
How Often Should Assessments Be Reviewed?
There is no set period of time or frequency where a fire risk assessment should be reviewed.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, our expert fire risk assessors highly recommend reviewing your assessments annually as best practice, or after significant changes such as refurbishments, expansions, or introduction of new equipment or chemicals.
Our Recommendation: Book a review with us annually for complete peace of mind.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Review Covers
A fire risk assessment review is a detailed examination of your current assessment to ensure it continues to protect your staff, customers, and visitors while keeping your premises fully compliant with fire safety regulations.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, our fire risk assessment reviews across Yorkshire cover every critical aspect of workplace fire safety:
- Reviewing existing hazards and identifying new risks: We check for any changes in your premises, equipment, or processes that could introduce new fire hazards.
- Ensuring emergency escape routes remain effective: Escape routes are assessed for accessibility, clear signage, and compliance with safety standards.
- Verifying fire detection and extinguishing systems: Smoke alarms, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers are inspected to ensure they are fully operational and fit for purpose.
- Updating staff awareness and training: Staff knowledge is reviewed, and refresher training is provided where necessary to ensure everyone knows emergency procedures.
- Updating documentation, reports, and action plans: We provide a clear, up-to-date record of findings and recommendations, giving you evidence of compliance.
By covering these areas thoroughly, our reviews help businesses stay safe, compliant, and prepared for any eventuality, whether you operate a café, office, hotel, or any other premises in Yorkshire.
Benefits of Using Absolute Health Fire Safety
Absolute Health Fire Safety provides comprehensive fire risk assessments and fire risk assessment reviews across Yorkshire, covering Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York, and surrounding areas.
With over 20 years of experience as your local and trusted fire risk assessors, we are backed by 50+ five-star Google reviews, with clients consistently praising our professionalism, attention to detail, and expert service.
Here are the main reasons clients choose us:
- Expertise across a wide range of sectors and premises
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
- Fast, professional service across Yorkshire
- Transparent quotations
- Clear, actionable reports
For fire risk assessment reviews, we provide annual reminders so your business never falls behind on its fire safety obligations.
That way, you can focus on running your business with peace of mind, knowing we’ve got your back when it comes to fire safety and fire safety compliance.
Contact Us Today
We hope this blog has highlighted the importance of fire risk assessments, outlined your legal responsibilities, and shown how regular reviews can help you stay fully compliant while maintaining peace of mind for your business.
If you need to arrange a comprehensive fire risk assessment or review with our expert team in Yorkshire, we’re here to help.
Call us today on 0113 418 2911 or use our online contact form, and we’ll respond promptly.