Domestic and Commercial Fires

In the UK alone there are in excess of 100,000 accidental fires in populated

buildings resulting in over 600 fatalities. Many believe these figures are unacceptable

and that a fair percentage of fire related injuries and deaths are also avoidable.

So what can be done to save more lives?

The Law

Fire safety is now being given extra legal focus which is reflected in new Regulatory

Reform Fire Safety Order which comes into force in April 2006. This new legislation

includes the requirement for employers to carry out a fire safety risk assessment

and act upon its findings.

Risk Assessments

There are many changes organisations can employ to make their buildings safer

and escape procedures better and these improvements are best identified by carrying

out a fire safety risk assessment.

If you have the time and expertise to do this