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Training & Instruction

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order came into effect on 1st October 2006. This legislation consolidates all previous fire safety legislation applicable to buildings, resulting in one fire safety regime relative to all workplaces and other non-domestic premises.

The Order places significant responsibility on owners/tenants/ employers and building occupiers to implement a robust fire safety management regime. Based upon the principle of risk assessment and written policy, it supercedes previous legislation and fire certification.

The Order requires a more detailed and systematic approach to fire risk assessment. This includes elements regarding in-built structural protection and escape provision, together with warning in the event of fire, emergency lighting, posted signs and notices, extinguisher provision etc. The identification of fire hazards, people at risk, the maintenance of fire safety equipment and systems; including the need for an emergency plan together with staff instruction and training, are both the coordinated and cooperative responsibility of owners, tenants, the appointed ‘Responsible Person’, employers and employees.

KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Were an incident to happen that occasions harm to person and/or the environment appertaining to your business premises and area of responsibility, the liklyhood is that blame will be proportioned and compensation and restitution will be sought. Duty of care and negligence will be scrutinised and where found wanting, action will be taken against you and your company. It is worth considering that a criminal offence cannot be insured against and, in certain circumstances, corresponding criminal action will be taken against the individual and/or those held responsible.

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