The majority of persons who perish in flames do so due to the toxic chemicals, heavy smoke, and lack of oxygen. Even little amounts of these poisonous substances inhaled during a fire can be disorienting and cause some people to pass out. This is why it is important to have a risk assessment carried out. John Green Health and Safety offers a fantastic fire risk assessment in Harrogate. Let's take a look at fire risk assessments in more detail.
John Green Health and Safety - Fire Safety Consultants & Fire Risk Assessors
We have extensive knowledge of the health and safety sector. Our business adheres to the highest standards in accordance with the law in regards to all aspects of health and safety advice, documentation, implementation, and training. Health and safety standards are becoming more difficult as we come out of the current health crisis which makes it even more important to ensure you and your staff are protected.
What Are Fire Risk Assessments?
A fire risk assessment is a thorough examination of your facilities and the users from the standpoint of fire prevention. To keep people safe, it's important to recognise the potential threats and then improve your fire safety measures. There are some special rules for conducting fire risk assessments. You must regularly check the fire risk assessment to ensure that safety standards are kept up. It is advised that the following be covered in the evaluation:
- A review of the original fire risk assessment is carried out every 12 months.
- A new fire risk assessment should be carried out every five years.
- If the building's function has significantly changed
- If the layout or other aspects of the building's structure have altered
- If there has been a significant change in the workforce.
Your fire safety measures may be greatly impacted by changes to a building's layout, its intended use, or the nature of its people. Therefore, if this applies to you, you must review your fire risk assessment.
Benefits of Using a Fire Risk Assessment Service
- Fire Risk Assessments Harrogate
To protect buildings and residents in Harrogate from the risk of fire, fire risk assessments must be conducted. As an employer and owner, you must make sure that fire safety checks are in place to prevent accidents, saving lives and saving structures, whether it's a tenancy building or the workplace environment. Doing a fire risk assessment of your Harrogate premises can be tricky to do on your own, there is a lot to think about and even things you probably didn't think about. It is best to use an expert in fire risk assessments to ensure it is done properly and legally. We will make sure no stone is left unturned in terms of fire risk assessments and we even contact all the relevant people for you so you can relax and concentrate on your Harrogate business.
Why Use John Green For a Fire Risk Assessment in Harrogate?
A fire safety risk assessment, as well as the implementation and upkeep of a fire management plan at the workplace, must be carried out by the responsible person or duty holder. At John Green Health and Safety, our fire risk assessors can finish your fire risk assessment for you and produce the appropriate paperwork that you'll need to fill out and have on hand to abide by the applicable legislation. We'll make sure you've fulfilled all of your obligations in terms of fire safety.
Our fire safety consultants will evaluate potential fire hazards and assess any dangers they pose to the safety of the workforce and premises. Our fire risk assessors will record every discovery and draw up an evacuation strategy for you. Additionally, we will teach your personnel to ensure that they know exactly what to do in the case of a fire and how to prevent a fire before it starts. As mentioned before; on your behalf, our risk assessors will communicate with the local authority, fire safety officials, and/or regulatory organisations.
Tips in Fire Safety
Fires are incredibly destructive and dangerous to any premises so it's important to know the risks and how to properly deal with a fire, or prevent one in the first place. Here are a few tips to help your fire safety plans:
Always keep the premises' fire doors free from obstructions. Never put anything in front of it because that could be the one thing that stops someone from escaping in the event of a fire.
Put all rubbish in the appropriate bins - recycling, paper, etc. to avoid any highly combustible materials being mixed with anything.
Always have a fire extinguisher nearby and close to all fire exits of the premises.
Fire alarms are a must installed to warn people of danger.
Never smoke inside the premises.