Fire Risk Assessments

It is a requirement under The Fire (Scotland) Act Part 3 Section 53 for employers/owners to have a Fire Risk Assessment carried out.

Subsection (2) sets out specific duties of employers in relation to carrying out a Risk Assessment to identify Fire Safety Risks and taking the necessary Fire Safety measures to ensure that they comply with their general duty under subsection (1).

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Because of an obvious need and in response to many enquiries from our clients:

We can now offer:

Total Fire Risk Assessment of the workplace with a written report.

The fee will depend on the size and layout of the building.

Unlike other Fire Risk Assessors, we are trained and qualified to take cognisance of mission continuity, looking at the performance of the building and likely fire spread given the most likely scenario in a fire situation. We can then give advice on safeguarding the interests of the company as well as life safety.

We recognize that most employers don’t have the time or necessary skills to carry out these obligations. We offer our services and expertise as Fire Risk Consultants using highly qualified and experienced staff, to carry out Fire Risk Assessments and Staff Training.

We will work together to create a Fire Safety Policy for the company utilising company policies and procedures. Ensuring a safe environment in and around your premises.

Fire & Rescue Authorities throughout the Country are inspecting premises and asking to see the Fire Risk Assessment. An Enforcement Notice may be issued if a suitable & sufficient Fire Risk Assessment has not been carried out.

• If a person fails to carry out a duty to which the person is subject by virtue of requirements and duties under any part of this Act
• That person shall be guilty of an offence
• A person guilty of an offence shall be liable to a fine not exceeding: £20,000 or
• Imprisonment for a term not exceeding :
• 2 years
• or both

What is a Fire Safety Risk Assessment?

A fire safety risk assessment is an organised and methodical look at the premises, the activities within the premises, the potential for a fire to occur and the harm it could cause to the people in and around the premises. The existing fire safety measures are evaluated and kept under review to establish whether they are adequate or if more requires to be done.

For the purpose of Fire Safety Risk Assessment, a hazard is a situation that can give rise to a fire. Risk has two components: the likelihood that a fire may occur; and the potential for a fire to cause death or injury ie consequence. Both of these components should be considered in a fire safety risk assessment.

The aims of a Fire Safety Risk Assessment are:-

• To identify hazards and reduce the risk of those hazards causing harm to as low as is reasonably practicable; and
• To determine what fire safety measures and management policies are necessary to ensure people in and around the premises should a fire occur.

Call us now for help in fulfilling your Legislative requirements.0800 999 3032 or 01259 216713 or email: d.webster@fireisk.com