It’s now been a quarter of a century since a final ban was imposed on all forms of asbestos in the UK in late 1999. However, this doesn’t mean the fibrous silicate mineral has ceased to be a “live” issue for those in the health, housing, public & private estates sectors. Quite the opposite is…
As a property manager or a landlord, you can’t afford to treat fire risk assessment as a mere “nice to have” or a “good to do”; fire safety is of the very highest importance.
Lives, properties, and reputations are on the line when it comes to protecting against fire. Therefore, a thorough fire risk assessment will…
Yes, is it a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment? In England and Wales, this is mandated by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In this article, we will cover the legal obligations, who needs to carry out the assessments, and what they must include.
Key Takeaways
Fire risk assessments are legally…
The last few decades have seen a real boom in asset tracking software for business use, and this can surely be no surprise.
We’re sure we don’t need to emphasise to you the moral duty that you have, as someone responsible for given premises, to do everything possible to ensure the highest level of on-site fire safety
At a time such as this, when many longstanding restrictions to control the spread of the coronavirus are being loosened and workers are returning to commercial premises, it is important for those responsible for properties and property maintenance that may have long been left empty to adopt sensible measures.
There’s no question that in recent years, the devastating 2017 Grenfell Tower fire has further helped draw attention to the critical importance of fastidious fire safety legislation.
As difficult as it might be for some to imagine, there was a time – only a few generations ago – when health and safety law in the UK was much more haphazard and challenging to keep track of, than it is now.
Discover 5 things you need to do for Fire Risk Management so you stay compliant and in control
