Fire Safety for London based Retailers is of paramount importance but did you know 21% of Fires in retail businesses is caused by the Lighting, 20% is caused by Electrical distribution and 10% is smoking related! Many Shops and Salons think that Fire Safety is their Landlords responsibility, but this isn’t actually true. Though Landlords need to keep buildings structurally safe, the tenants have responsibilities too! Everyone in business needs a Fire Safety Risk Assessment and included in the Risk Assessment package there must be a Fire Safety Emergency Plan. The London Fire Brigade have Identified Common Fire Risks in Retail Premises: Electric Equipment - where lighting is placed too close to flammable materials. Electrical Faults– these often happen when portable items aren’t properly tested and maintained, or when the electrical system itself isn’t in good condition – you should always have an up to date 5 year periodical test 7671 Irons And Straightening Irons – staff leaving them on unattended, or not being trained to use them properly. Smoking – smoking materials being disposed of carelessly, or smoking allowed in high risk areas Storage and rubbish – blocked escape routes, and piles of rubbish increasing the risk of potential arson or accidental fires from stray cigarettes. A ‘suitable and sufficient’ Fire Safety Risk Assessment will cover all the above and more, including a Fire Safety Emergency Plan and a Fire Safety Policy all parts of a Fire Risk Assessment package. It is essential you appoint a ‘qualified’ Fire Safety Risk Assessor to carry out your Fire Safety Risk Assessment as appointing a cheaper alternative may result in a Risk Assessment that is not deemed ‘suitable and sufficient’ by London Fire Brigade. To find a London based Fire Safety Consultancy go to the Institution of Fire Engineers, on their website they have an Approved Fire Risk Assessors Register all of which have proved competency in Fire Safety. London Fire Risk Assessments is on the IFE Register and have a team of qualified Fire Safety Risk Assessors all of which are retired Fire Safety Officers with the London Fire Brigade. Call their friendly team now on 01689 890879 and they will provide you with a free quotation alternatively.
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