FIRE SAFETY LAW AND GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESS

FIRE SAFETY LAW AND GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESS

New fire safety rules affecting all non-domestic premises in England and Wales will come into force on 1^st October 2006. If you are:

§   responsible for business premises

§   an employer

§   self-employed with business premises

§   a charity or voluntary organisation

§   a contractor with a degree of control over any premises

...then you will need to act by October 2006.  If you require further information please email paul@pscfiresafety.com or go to our web site www.pscfiresafety.com

 

The Minister for the FRS Angela Smith, said:

“Prevention has always been better than cure and these important reforms reflect the Government’s continued focus on risk assessment and fire prevention to reduce death, injury and damage caused by fire. It is also a flagship example of the drive to cut red tape by making it quicker and easier to tackle over-complicated regulation.”

Paul Coughlan of PSC, said:

“The new rules will apply to most places except private houses and will make fire safety law easier to understand by doing away with the existing 70 separate pieces of legislation and replacing them with a new regime focused on preventing fires happening in the first place.

“Anyone responsible for premises must carry out a fire safety risk assessment by 1st October 2006.  The fire and rescue service will carry out inspections and failure to comply could lead to enforcement action or even prosecution

“If you meet your obligations under the current law, the new regime should not cost you anything more and may save you money.”

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) health and safety spokesperson, Mary Boughton, said:

"It is vital that all businesses protect the Health and Safety of their staff.  As part of their duty to do that they must be aware of the new rules about fire safety that come in to force in October.  We urge all small firms to check that they have the necessary steps in place to protect their staff and premises from the risk of fire for the sake of both their workers and the viability of their business."

The Department for Communities and Local Government is working with stakeholders to raise awareness of the new laws amongst those affected.  They have already targeted 1.6 million premises to receive a leaflet explaining the main changes and what needs to be done to comply with the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005

 

FACT: it could happen to anyone. Fire ALWAYS comes without warning.

You can’t prevent fire – you can make sure that you are not liable.

 

PSC are fire safety specialist in fire risk assessment using a format endorsed by the local fire authorities and are a preferred supplier for schools and government buildings.

 

Would you like to know that your workforce are safe?

Would you like to be confident that your business is protected and you are not in danger of receiving heavy fines?

 

Act TODAY in accordance with the Government guidelines and call PSC to make certain you are protected and your workforce is safe.

 

Don’t Delay Call NOW – 01455 557877 or visit www.pscfiresafety.com you have until October 1^st!

 

Paul Coughlan

PSC