Quotes and Fire Risk Assessments in Newcastle

If your premises in Newcastle accepts members of the public then you are obliged to have a fire risk assessment in place, and to comply with the latest fire safety regulations, which may include having fire extinguishers fitted, as well as smoke alarms and fire exit signs.

For very small properties, it may be possible to write a fire evacuation plan of your own. For bigger properties, however, you should consider getting someone to write one for you to ensure that everything that is required in the policy is included.

Your fire risk assessment should be a living document that changes as your circumstances changes. In addition, you need to make sure that your employees are aware of what is in it and that they take fire safety seriously. A risk assessment that is forgotten about is not particularly helpful, especially if you flagged up concerns in the document.

There are numerous fire safety companies in Newcastle, Gateshead and the surrounding area. If you contact one of those companies they should be eager to come out and provide you with costs to carry out a fire risk assessment for your premises.

Don't try to cut corners when it comes to fire safety. A fire is not a joke. Many people die each year from smoke inhalation and other fire related issues. When you are dealing with members of the public it is vital that you make sure that your property is kept as safe as possible and that your guests and users know what to do and where to go if there is a fire. Having clear policies for who to contact and how to sound the alarm could save lives.

Your fire safety policies should be reviewed every year to make sure that they are current, and all new staff and volunteers should be made aware of them too.

Fire Risk Assessment Network

Office 34
67-68 Hatton Garden
London
EC1N 8JY
United Kingdom

020 3322 3829

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