FIRE – Prime Compliance

Managing the risks from Water, Asbestos and Fire

FIRE

If you are someone in control of a premises, you have a legal responsibility to protect staff and building users against the risk of fire, and to ensure the premises are safe. This includes all workplaces and commercial premises; all premises open to the public and the common areas of multi-occupied residential buildings.

Your Responsibilities:

Carrying out a fire risk assessment and conducting regular reviews – identifying hazards, dangerous substances and people at risk.

Ensuring good housekeeping –ensuing rubbish doesn’t build up, keeping fire exits and escape routes clear.

Implementing appropriate fire safety measures – evaluating, removing or reducing those risks and ensuring you have the correct fire-fighting equipment.

Devising an emergency plan and fire route.

Keeping others informed, fire safety instruction and training.

Including fire safety in any new premises or building renovation or extension plans (building control).