One of our subscribers is concerned that their fire risk assessment might not reflect their new reality, as when it was undertaken their building was fully occupied. With some other occupiers no
longer present, what might be the implications?
Published 26.10.2020
Premier Inn hit the headlines in 2019 after a wheelchair user was left stranded in a stairwell when the fire alarm sounded. What went wrong and what procedures should have been in place?
Published 05.12.2019
You’ve found evidence that staff are sleeping overnight on the premises. This isn’t something you have authorised or considered in your risk assessments. Is it a serious concern?
Published 05.04.2016
One of our subscribers recently had a visit from a fire officer who said that they needed to carry out a fire risk assessment. They thought they were covered by their landlord’s risk assessment.
Who’s right?
Published 24.05.2011
There’s turmoil in the public sector and the recent Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) strikes are unlikely to be the last. So how can you make sure that your business is well prepared to deal with
them? Our new checklist will help.
Published 12.11.2010
A colleague has told you that you need to make sure all of your staff can evacuate your premises within two minutes of the fire alarm sounding. Is this really the case, and if so, how can you ensure
you achieve this?
Published 02.07.2007
One of our subscribers has queried the frequency required for the routine testing of fire safety equipment. They say that the recommendations are only “guidance” not legislation, therefore doing it
less often won’t break the law. Is that right?
Published 04.01.2022
When the fire alarm went off and you had to evacuate the building you realised there were many visitors on site. Although they were safely evacuated, it was more by luck than anything else. How
should you resolve this problem?
Published 26.03.2007
You’ve been told by your fire risk assessor that there are gaps in “compartment” walls and floors throughout your premises which require “fire stopping”. What do they mean by this and how should you
go about fixing the problem?
Published 28.08.2018
You’ve heard rumours that some types of premises might become exempt from the need to carry out fire risk assessments (FRAs). Is there any truth in this and, if so, when is the change likely to
occur?
Published 03.07.2013