When you book a fire risk assessment Northamptonshire, an independent expert will inspect your business to identify risks and validate your fire safety protocols. This is how they do it.
Step 1 – Identify hazards
The assessor will seek out potential ignition sources such as flammable items, combustible materials and faulty electrical equipment and check that appropriate measures are in place to prevent them from causing a fire.
Step 2 – Identify high risk individuals
Some people require additional assistance in the event of a fire, such as children, the elderly and those with temporary conditions that could hinder their mobility. These individuals should be individually identified and a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan put in place.
Step 3 – Evaluate risks and develop appropriate mitigations
A professional fire risk assessor such as isefireproducts.co.uk/fire-risk-assessments/northamptonshire will review all existing precautions, protocols and paperwork to identify discrepancies or deficits and make recommendations for changes, improvements and training necessary to improve fire safety outcomes.
Step 4 – Record findings in a fire safety plan
All of the findings and actions will be recorded in a fire safety plan. Actions may include mandatory staff training, designating fire safety responsibilities and conducting regular fire drills.
Step 5 – Regular reviews and updates
Fire risk assessments should be regularly reviewed and renewed upon any major change, including of key personnel, building layout, structure or use. It must also be reviewed in the event of an incident or near miss to learn lessons, establish best practice and prevent a re-occurrence.
