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For Employers
As an employer the current legislation for fire is The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The legislation covers nearly all places and premises. With the introduction of this legislation a fire certificate is no longer required, if you have a fire certificate for your premises then the conditions contained within it are usually a very good starting point for your fire risk assessment.
We provide a form to record your Fire Safety Risk Assessment - click HERE to download it.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will remove all previous ambiguity and misunderstanding in relation to fire safety legislation. Those with responsibility for compliance with the law will find it easier to comply, the requirement it imposes will be more flexible and more suitable for their own premises needs.
Safety Training - We can provide courses to include Awareness, Extingisher and Marshall Training in our Training Centre located at Bradford. Click HERE for more details.
If you cannot find the advice required, please contact your local district Fire Safety Manager - click HERE to view details.
Links to Advice For Employers
Animal Premises and Stables (Government Guidance)
Business Link - Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
Entry Level Guide - Making Your Premises Safe From Fire
Fire Safety Law & Guidance Document For Your Business
Fire Prevention Association - Guidance On Fire Safety At Work
RRO - Compliance Self Assessment (Online)
Advice Leaflet - Government Links
Advice Leaflets - Employers
Alcohol And Entertainment - Advice for Applicants
Arson Advice
Artificial Foliage
Arson Prevention for Small Businesses (Arson Prevention Bureau)
Dangerous Substances (Notification and Marking of Sites)
(NAMOS) Regulations 1990
Fire Alarms - False Alarms From Automatic Fire Detection Equipment
Fire Fighters’ Switches for Luminous Tube Signs (RRO)
Fire Safety - a guide for students (Fire Kills)
Fire Safety - Houses/Flats Used for Childminding
Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
Premises, Security Measures & Effect On Means Of Escape
Prevention & Control of Arson in Industrial & Commercial Premises
(Arson Prevention Bureau)
Shop Premises - Signs & Notices For Fire Safety
Shop Premises - Staged Alarms & Evacuation
Stair Lifts & Evacuation Procedures
Way Guidance Systems - Aid To Fire Evacuation
What To Expect When A Health & Safety Inspector Calls
For Employees
What To Do If A Fire Occurs?
Portable fire extinguishers enable suitably trained people to tackle a fire in its early stages and only if they can do so without putting themselves in danger.
If you have not been trained, get out, stay out and call 999 - do not try tackle fire yourself.
Your Rights & Responsibilities
Most workplaces are covered by the latest Fire Regulations and this puts responsibility on your employer to make sure that you and others are safe in the workplace if there is a fire. However, you have responsibilities too. When you are at work you need to;
- Understand and comply with safety policies in your workplace.
- Know what you should do if you discover a fire or hear the fire alarm.
- Know the arrangements for calling the Fire Brigade.
- Familiarise yourself with your workplace's escape routes and fire exit signs.
- Know the locations and types of fire extinguisher available, and how to use them.
- Keep fire doors closed to stop the psread of fire, heat and smoke.
- Do not smoke in the "No Smoking" areas and make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished.
- Report (in writing) any ideas for reducing risk of fire in your workplace.
- Remind yourself of the fire safety issues affecting your workplace.
Be aware that to comply with the law, your employer is responsible for typical "compliance" areas below;
- Locked or blocked Fire Exits - If an escape route is marked as a Fire Exit then it should be available as one.
- Combustibles stored in staircases - it is essential, particularly where there is only one staircase in the building, that they are kept free from combustibles.
- Fire Doors wedged open, particularly where they are protecting a staircase.
- Alarm Testing - Generally the Fire Alarm should be tested on a weekly basis.
- Staff Training - evacuation once every six months.
- Emergency Lighting - where artificial light is the only light the some form fo emergency lighting system should be available.
Advice Leaflets - Employees
Fire Safety for parents and childcarers (Fire Kills)
- Reducing risks & educating children
- Escape plan
Last updated 24/06/2008