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occur and delay their spread in order to evacuate the building and reduce fire damage.
Fire doors are an important aspect of this, but when wedged open they cannot do their job. However, with fire door holders installed, they’ll stay open and shut at the first sign of a fire.
Then you need to put together a fire action plan for what everyone should do in the event of a fire, with the plan available for everyone to see so they know what to do in an emergency.
“You need to put together a fire action
plan for what everyone should do in the event of a fire, with the plan available for everyone to see.”
You also need to have staff trained as fire wardens, ensuring you always have fire wardens on site to cover shiſts, holidays and sickness. Once they have had the correct training, they will be able to help promote good fire safety, hold fire drills, and calmly take charge in an emergency.
The best way to familiarise everyone with your plan is to carry out fire drills, ideally every six months. It is also the best way of discovering any issues that may exist with the plan, rather than waiting until it is too late.
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REVIEW The fire risk assessment is never
actually finished. It will need to be reviewed regularly and should be updated whenever there is a change to the use and/or layout of your premises. Many fire services recommend doing this annually.
It can be carried out by a competent person, but many choose to hire a professional risk assessor as it saves time and hassle. It gives you peace of mind that all potential hazards have been accounted for to ensure that you’re fire-safe.
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