Every business must carry out a fire risk assessment in Essex and review it regularly. A fire risk assessment in Essex is the legal duty of the ‘responsible person/s’, for fire safety in the business or non-domestic premises. Usually, this is the business owner/landlord but can also be other people such as a facilities manager. For businesses of 5 people or more, there must be a written record of this. Non-compliance with fire safety can lead to hefty fines and/or imprisonment.
A fire risk assessment in Essex is a methodical inspection of what, in your work activities and workplace, could cause harm to people from fire. It will help determine the chances of a fire occurring and the dangers from fire that the workplace poses for the people who use it. A fire risk assessment in Essex assesses 5 key areas including:
This step of the fire risk assessment in Essex looks at people in and about the premises and those especially at risk.
A fire risk assessment in Essex will look at sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen.
A fire risk assessment in Essex will evaluate the risk of a fire occurring and we will assess what the risk to people is from that fire. We will also identify if existing fire safety measures can control or reduce the fire hazard or control or reduce the risk to people from that fire.
We will record and provide a record of the fire risk assessment in Essex, including:
We will keep the fire risk assessment in Essex under review and revise it where necessary.
A fire risk assessment in Essex is meticulous and thorough. What is inspected will depend on the building’s structure and size. For example, a small convenience store will have a lot less to check than a school. The list for a fire risk assessment in Essex is extensive, but some of the things that we review are:
For more information about what a fire risk assessment in Essex includes, get in touch with us today.
The length of time a fire risk assessment in Essex takes will vary depending on several factors including the size and complexity of your premises.
The cost of a fire risk assessment in Essex will vary depending on your requirements. Get in touch with us for a FREE no-obligation consultation.
The responsible person for conducting a fire risk assessment in Essex is usually the property owner, employer, landlord, or any person with control over the premises.
A fire risk assessment in Essex should be conducted regularly, with recommended intervals. These typically range from annually to every few years, depending on the type of premises and the nature of activities conducted.
Once we have completed your fire risk assessment in Essex, you must address any identified risks in an action plan. Regular reviews and updates to the assessment and action plan are crucial to maintaining fire safety.
Yes, insurance providers may require evidence of a recent and satisfactory fire risk assessment in Essex as a condition for coverage.
We offer on-site services. This means that we can get customers compliant on the day rather than organising multiple visits which helps reduce time and costs all around.
We offer FREE no-obligation consultations for fire risk assessment in Essex and all our other related services. You can rest assured that there will be no hidden costs or surprises when you come to us.
Once we have completed our work, we will ensure that your fire extinguishers are 100% compliant with British Standards. We will provide you with a certificate to demonstrate your compliance.
Be safe, be sure, and be compliant. Get in touch with us today to book your FREE no-obligation consultation for a fire risk assessment in Essex.
