Fire Safety
Did you know that the Fire Safety Law changed on 1st October 2006? After years of more than a hundred different pieces of legislation being used, these have all come together and become the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Act 2005. This means that greater emphasis will be placed on the employer to appoint a “responsible” person to manage any risks rather than the local fire authority.
Fire represents one of the greatest threats to any company and it is therefore essential that the risks presented by fire hazards be properly controlled. Fire obviously has the potential to cause damage to property and equipment as well as the loss of life. The less obvious effects include the interruption to business and the inevitable loss of profits but also the damage to the environment.
It is estimated that nearly 70% of companies that suffer a fire cease trading. Yet the majority of fires can be avoided by ensuring basic safety precautions are established and followed.
Become fully compliant with the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Act 2005 - contact:
Tony Fogarty on 0121 236 0642
or email: tony.fogarty@rmriskmanagement.com to organise a risk assessment of your premises and make sure you comply with the new law.
