A Fire Risk Assessment should be carried out and necessary fire safety measures put in place to reduce any hazards identified in/around your workplace. As an employer, fire safety standards are your responsibility.

Do you know what needs to be included in your fire safety measures? The top five things it should include are:

Fire Detection – Is there an appropriate alarm system installed? – Are there enough alarms per floor? – Do you carry out regular tests to ensure they all work?

Fire Safety Equipment – Are the correct extinguishers installed? – Are staff trained on how to use them? – Do you have emergency lighting? – Are fire doors kept closed at all times? Free from obstruction?

Fire Drills – Are regular fire drills scheduled? – Are all staff aware of them? – Do you have a register to ensure all staff and visitors are identified as safely out of the building?

Electricals – Is your electrical system regularly maintained? – Have items been PAT tested?

People – Are evacuation routes clearly posted for employees and visitors to see? – Do these routes ensure everyone can exit the building safely? Including disabled access? – Are all staff aware of the evacuation procedures? Do they know where the fire assembly point is? – Have you provided Fire Safety training? Do you have a designated Fire Marshal?

Contact Total Safe UK today and let us help you with your company’s Fire Risk Assessment and keep your employees and your customers safe.