Fire safety

Fire hazards - sources of oxygenThe final requirement for a fire to burn is oxygen; remove it and the fire will be extinguished. Obviously you can't remove oxygen completely from your premises, but you can control the amount in an area.Managing the su... Read more

Fire hazards - sources of ignitionWhen conducting a fire risk assessment one of the first things you need to do is to identify the fire hazards. Use our document to help you.In contextAll organisations with responsibility for non-domestic premises ha... Read more

Fire hazards - persons at riskOne of the very first steps in completing your fire risk assessment is to identify who is potentially at risk from a fire. Use our persons at risk form to record your findings.In contextAll organisations with responsibil... Read more

Fire precautions - signageAs part of your fire risk assessment you should check that you've displayed all the correct signs. On displayFire signage should cover fire exits and escape routes, fire fighting equipment, action in the event of fire, inform... Read more

Fire action notice - receptionOur notice will help prompt reception staff about how to call the Fire & Rescue Service in an emergency.Why do you need it?When a fire alarm goes off or smoke drifts through the building, even the most level headed membe... Read more

Hazardous materials registerUse our register to keep a list of any substances on site which could be hazardous in the event of a fire.Why do you need it?Legislation requires businesses to provide information about hazardous materials (unless there's o... Read more

Fire precautions - assembly pointsYou need somewhere for your staff and visitors to congregate when they've safely evacuated your building. Check that your current arrangements are adequate by using our form.A suitable locationYour fire risk assessmen... Read more

Fire precautions - fire detection and warning systemsWhen carrying out a fire risk assessment, one important area to evaluate is whether there's a good enough system for alerting occupants to a fire. Use our form to assess your building.What's included... Read more

Fire precautions - inspection, maintenance and testingManaging fire safety isn't something that's completed once and then forgotten about. Doing it properly involves regular checks, inspections and maintenance.  Use our form to evaluate your current a... Read more

Fire precautions - procedures and trainingA key stage of the fire risk assessment process is to identify what procedures and training are required. Use our fire precautions - procedures and training form to evaluate your current arrangements.What's co... Read more