It's crucial that employers ensure they have made the necessary changes regards the latest Fire Safety Legislation

It's very important for you as an employer to ensure that you are up to speed with the latest fire regulations, for instance did you know that you are now responsible for all your own fire safety issues, this also applies if you own or occupy a building where members of the public can enter.

The regulatory reform fire safety order of 2005 places you under certain legal requirements, if you employ more than five staff you are obliged to put a fire risk assessment in writing and you must also take into account visitors, contractors and any visitors with special needs who may enter your place of work. Fire certificates have been abolished under the Fire safety reform Order which came into place 1st October 2006, a written fire risk assessment is now required. You may also be subject to random visits from your local fire service who can impose fixed fines if you are not complying with fire regulations. They may also bring a prosecution resulting in imprisonment.

Existing fire certificates are useful and should be kept as they will help you with your written fire assesment.

The safety of fire fighters may also be your responsibility if you fail to keep records of any hazards or dangers that exist within the building, you can be held legally responsible for any fatalities, injuries or damage to adjacent buildings. You may be asked to supply evidence that you have complied with your legal obligations.

A accurate means of recording who is present on site is a good way to start with fire regulations compliance, Timenet has excellent fire roll call reporting capabilities and will link direct to your fire alarm panel, when the fire alarm is activated an automatic fire report is generated..more

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