Graham D Horsman Associates Limited

 

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This website was last updated on 17th September 2009
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 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

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Our work includes global businesses and advice is currently being given in UK, Ireland & Europe for many companies including Blue Chip organisations.

 Our work extends globally having completed work in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere.

 

We have an extensive project list which includes:

 

Offices;

Banking and Investment Groups;

Historic buildings;

Call Centres;

Hotels;

Telecommunications facilities;

Schools and colleges

 

Web Hosting facilities;

Retail outlets;

Shopping centres;

Student accommodation;

Residential Care Premises and Nursing Homes;

Mobile phone providers

 

A Recent project in Central London

The refurbishment and conversion of a Grade II* listed building.

  

Suitable and sufficient

Whilst the legislation does not define suitable and sufficient it is generally considered that a risk assessment should do the following:

1. Identify the fire risks arising from or in connection with work:

Attention should be paid to sources of ignition, sources of fuel and work processes.

2. Identify the location of people at significant risk in case of fire:

It will be necessary to identify the areas that persons will frequent, whether they be employees, customers, visiting contractors etc.

3. Evaluate the risks:

·     Are existing fire safety measures within the premises adequate?

·     Are sources of fuel and ignition controlled?

·     Is there adequate means for detecting fire and giving warning?

·     Is there adequate means of escape in case of fire from all parts of the premises?

·     Has adequate and appropriate fire-fighting equipment been provided, and is it suitably located?

·     Is there an adequate testing and maintenance regime in place for fire precautions within the premises?

·     Have employees been adequately trained in fire safety procedures within the premises and in the use of fire-fighting equipment?

4. Record findings and action taken:

Prepare an emergency plan, inform, instruct and give training to employees in fire precautions.

 

Graham D Horsman Associates Limited, 9 Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9AX

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