Government Fire Risk Assessments

Changes in Health & Safety legislation require UK business owners to undertake a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) of their business premises.

We contacted 1000 various business throughout the UK and found a large majority had a lack of awareness and understanding, many business owners were unaware that they were breaking the law by failing to carryout a FRA.

Based on the above findings, Our opinion is that the Government has to improve its communications and assistance in finding competent advice for small businesses.

Or maybe the Insurance Companies can help, surely they have a duty of care, as most policies will not pay out if failure to comply with legislation.

How many companies have been approached by their insurers and been prewarned, I would be interested to find out.

Lets not forget the intention of the Regulatory Reform Order is to prevent fires, save lifes and property damage. Those sinics amongst us may say its a cost cutting excercise or a liability shift.

let me know what you think about the Oct 06 Fire Reform, if/how you were made aware, and if you have carried out a FRA.