Protect Your Business, Staff and Everyone Who Uses Your Premises.
A Fire Risk Assessment looks at the fire risks within your premises and considers whether suitable arrangements are in place to protect people from fire.
At Safety Desk Consulting Ltd, we visit your premises to assess the actual conditions, activities and fire safety arrangements in place. We identify potential fire hazards, consider the people who may be affected and check whether existing fire safety measures are suitable.
Our assessment is based on your premises rather than a generic checklist. Where we identify issues, we explain what we found and provide clear recommendations for improvement.
Who needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is relevant to most businesses and organisations where people work, visit, receive services or live.
We carry out Fire Risk Assessments for dental practices, GP and medical practices, care homes, children’s residential homes, schools, offices, churches, shops, HMOs and other commercial or public premises.
If you are responsible for a workplace, business premises, care setting, rental property or other premises where people could be affected by fire, you should have suitable fire safety arrangements in place. The person responsible may be the employer, owner, landlord, occupier, facilities manager or managing agent, depending on the premises and the responsibilities involved.
Why do I need a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment helps you understand the fire risks in your premises and identify areas where improvements may be needed.
It helps you identify things that could start or spread a fire, consider who may be at risk, check whether people can escape safely and review whether your fire safety arrangements are suitable.
It can also identify problems with fire exits, escape routes, fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire safety signs and evacuation arrangements.
Most importantly, it gives you a clear picture of the fire safety arrangements at your premises and the actions you should take where improvements are required.
What does Safety Desk check during the assessment?
Our assessment covers the areas that are important to the safety of people within your premises.
Depending on the type of premises and activities, we look at:
- Potential sources of fire and things that could help a fire spread
- Fire exits and escape routes
- Fire alarm and fire detection arrangements
- Emergency lighting
- Fire extinguishers and other firefighting equipment
- Fire safety signs
- Emergency evacuation arrangements
- Access for emergency services
- Storage of combustible materials
- Electrical and other equipment that may present a fire risk
- People who may need additional assistance during an evacuation
- Staff awareness and fire safety arrangements
We also consider the way your premises are used and any particular risks associated with your activities, layout or occupants.
What will I receive after the assessment?
Following the assessment, you will receive a clear Fire Risk Assessment report based on our findings at your premises, together with any relevant supporting documentation.
The report explains the fire risks identified, the existing arrangements and any areas where improvements are recommended. Where action is required, we provide practical recommendations to help you understand what needs to be addressed.
The report provides a clear record of the assessment and a useful basis for managing and improving fire safety at your premises. We also provide support after the assessment if you need assistance understanding or implementing the recommended actions.
Why choose Safety Desk and how do I book?
Safety Desk provides Fire Risk Assessments for businesses and organisations across a range of sectors.
Our assessments are carried out at your premises at a time that is convenient for you. We focus on the actual risks within your premises and assess them in line with the relevant fire safety requirements, rather than providing a generic assessment. Our reports are written in clear, straightforward language so that you can understand the findings and know what action is required.
Our aim is to provide you with useful information that you can act on within a reasonable and appropriate timeframe.
To arrange a Fire Risk Assessment, contact Safety Desk Consulting Ltd on 0208 089 4800 or email info@safetydesk.co.uk.