You should review your fire risk assessment periodically to check for any new hazards, evaluate compliance with your procedures and assess changes in the premises. To make the job easier use our
review form.
Published 16.01.2017
You’ve had a fire risk assessment (FRA) carried out by a professional assessor and the document states that it’s due for review in twelve months’ time. Is this a money-making scheme or a legal
requirement?
Published 14.02.2019
Managing the risk of a fire in your workplace is something that numerous companies are willing to do for you. But why not use our fire risk assessment guide to help you do it yourself?
Published 23.10.2006
One of our subscribers carried out their fire risk assessment using a checklist- style form. But an inspector from the fire and rescue service has stated that it doesn’t comply. What’s the problem?
Published 21.05.2015
The department with responsibility for overseeing fire safety policy in England and Wales has been served with an enforcement notice for fire safety failings. What had it done wrong and how can you
avoid following suit?
Published 02.07.2010
You know that the fire laws are about to change but you’re confused about who should do your fire risk assessments and what it actually involves. You don’t want to waste time or money, or be
non-compliant, so what should you do?
Published 25.09.2006
Due to a slowdown in orders you’ve decided to mothball one of your sites. However, you’ve heard that before you close the doors, you must carry out a new fire risk assessment. Is this really the
case, and if so, why?
Published 01.12.2008
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
Last year you had a fire risk assessment undertaken by a professional assessor. It included an annual review date which has now passed. Are you duty bound to bring the original assessor back to
review it?
Published 07.06.2012
Our mole at the Fire and Rescue Service has informed us that many businesses are getting caught out because their fire risk assessments do not meet the mark. What problems in particular have they
highlighted?
Published 01.09.2009