Fire and Risk

As an employer, you are required by law to protect the health, safety and welfare of all your employees. Current legislation has been developed to create an entirely risk-based approach to fire safety, covering all workplaces and other non-domestic premises. 

Considering the devastating effects of fire in financial, material and human terms, it would be reasonable to assume that this would be a high priority with employers.  However, a report by the London Fire Brigade suggests that as many as 81% of business premises have failed to complete a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment.  

To ensure that you comply with the law you should identify the hazards and risks of fire, and make provision to eliminate or control the outbreak and spread of fire on your premises. You should also provide adequate fire protection measures to ensure the safety of employees, customers, contractors, visitors and members of the public in the event that fire does occur.

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