Fire regulations have recently changed. The revised Fire Precautions Act includes Fire Safety measures in the work place to ensure workers are safe from risks at all times. This Act puts the responsibility of assessing Fire Regulations on to the employer himself. This means it is your duty to ensure the relevant assessments have been done to ensure your employees are working in a safe environment. Adequate precautions must be taken to minimize any possible risks after completing a Fire Risk Assessment.
Employers must carry out a thorough written assessment of the work place to identify risks so they can be minimized immediately. If you fail to do so you could be liable for prosecution. Employers must provide safe systems in accordance with the current Fire Regulations and guidelines and ensure that these are maintained and tested regularly. This means that all fire extinguishers and alarms on the premises must be tested frequently and regular fire drills must be carried out to ensure everyone is clear on the correct procedure in the event of a fire. All employees must be aware of the Fire Regulations and procedures so that they are clear what to do on discovering a fire and can carry out the correct evacuation procedures. Staff training in Fire Regulations is essential if you want to protect your business and workers. Visitors and member of the public who may be on the premises must be aware of these procedures in the event of a fire. They are your responsibility when they are in the building. You must also maintain all you Health and Safety records including staff training and equipment testing. Failure to do so can cause unnecessary and fatal consequences in the event of an emergency.
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