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Means of Escape
Exit Doors Protected Routes Travel Distance Signage In any workplace it is important that there are sufficient means by which the occupants can make a safe escape in the event of fire. It should be possible for those present to simply turn their back on the fire and escape by their own unaided efforts to a place of safety. ...
Fire Risk Assessment - Competency Guidance
One of biggest criticisms of the current Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) process and of individual FRA's revolves around competency, and the issue of the assessment being 'suitable and sufficient'. In fact data from the Fire and Rescue Services indicate that the main non compliance that leads to enforcement action is the failure of the duty holders to carry out appropriate FRA's. There is a concern that with a lack...
The Fire Action Note
Simple, clear and concise Action to take on discovering a fire action to take on hearing the fire alarm Location of assembly points Separate instructions for certain groups / individuals. You should find copies of the Fire Action Notice strategically placed around the building, preferably adjacent to the fire alarm points (though possibly...
Fire Safety Management - Training, Testing & Maintenance, Record Keeping and Fire Risk Assessment.
Training Testing and Maintenance Record Keeping Fire Risk Assessment Regular staff training and evacuation drills are a legal requirement for any business. This should usually be carried our every six months, though in some professions such as healthcare it is normal to train staff more frequently. Different levels of training will...