Fire Risk Assessments

Comprehensive thorough fire risk assessments are the foundation of any fire safety project. Therefore, it’s essential as a starting point in order to accurately map the road to a safer environment and provide detailed recommendations.

Nothing successful ever started without a plan, and a Fire Risk Assessment is just that. However, in order to understand where you need to be, we first must understand where you are. Our team of highly experienced assessors, can identify your current status, providing detailed recommendations to improve the fire safety of your building.

This includes:

• Potential hazards that could lead to a fire. For instance, combustible materials too close to a heat source or faulty electrical fittings.
• Highlighting gaps in fire safety practices. For instance, extinguisher coverage or missing signage.
• Steps to take to limit the effects should a fire occur. For instance, automatic door closers and fixed suppression systems.

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It’s quick and easy to book in for a comprehensive fire risk assessment with Walker Fire. Simply fill in the form and we’ll be in touch ASAP to organise a start date.

All modern Fire Safety has the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety order 2005 as its foundation, this came into action in October 2006.

It places a responsibility on the business owner/responsible person to conduct a Fire Risk Assessment or have it done for them. In other words, Risk Assessments have to be be done on the property. Details can be found by following this link.

As a professional 3rd party certified company we are always willing to help. Ensuring your Fire Risk Assessment meets the requirements for The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Above all we ensure that your premises and similarly the people in it are safe.

There are two methods to have Fire Risk Assessments done – do it yourself or employ a risk assessor to do it for you.

A) Do it yourself:

As the responsible person within the business it’s your responsibility to ensure you conduct regular Risk Assessments on your premises.

However, if the thought of getting it wrong is a bit daunting, we can help. The Fire Risk Assessment needs to contain and record specific information. Without a knowledge in Fire Safety, are you sure you have covered all of the required risks in need of identification and the correct mitigations for these risks. The grade of fire alarm as an example and required signage and fire doors. 

B) Employ a suitable risk assessor to do it for you:

There are many individuals and companies offering Risk Assessments and choosing the right one can be a daunting task.  A key point to consider are the competency of the professional risk assessor. In addition, it is vital that you choose a competent, professional risk assessor.

Above all, you should take time to consider when deciding on a risk assessor that is right for you:

•  What qualifications do they have?
• Are they a Fire Safety specific risk assessor or just Health and Safety or asbestos risk assessment?
• Do they have specific Fire risk assessment efficacy or professional indemnity assurance?
• Do they have a fire safety back ground (fire Brigade experience)?
• Are they a member of a related trade association IFE for instance?
• Can they provide references?

In conclusion, to have a risk assessment done by a professional risk assessor, should save you money by offering you the correct information first time.

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After that you can sit back safe in the knowledge that your fire safety is being taken care of.