The document outlines the fire safety management plan for a premises. It includes details on the general policy, management systems, premises description, identification of fire hazards, safety signs and notices, warning and emergency lighting systems, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, and staff training. The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for fire safety and conducting risk assessments. Manual call points and smoke detectors are installed with emergency lighting and sufficient fire extinguishers. Staff receive biannual fire safety training.
The document outlines the fire safety management plan for a premises. It includes details on the general policy, management systems, premises description, identification of fire hazards, safety signs and notices, warning and emergency lighting systems, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, and staff training. The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for fire safety and conducting risk assessments. Manual call points and smoke detectors are installed with emergency lighting and sufficient fire extinguishers. Staff receive biannual fire safety training.
The document outlines the fire safety management plan for a premises. It includes details on the general policy, management systems, premises description, identification of fire hazards, safety signs and notices, warning and emergency lighting systems, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, and staff training. The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for fire safety and conducting risk assessments. Manual call points and smoke detectors are installed with emergency lighting and sufficient fire extinguishers. Staff receive biannual fire safety training.
The document outlines the fire safety management plan for a premises. It includes details on the general policy, management systems, premises description, identification of fire hazards, safety signs and notices, warning and emergency lighting systems, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, and staff training. The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for fire safety and conducting risk assessments. Manual call points and smoke detectors are installed with emergency lighting and sufficient fire extinguishers. Staff receive biannual fire safety training.
Statement: It is the policy of S M Enterprises Ltd to protect all persons including employees, customers, contractors and members of the public from potential injury and damage to their health which might arise from work activities. The company will provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, equipment, and systems of work for all employees, and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose The company will give a high level of commitment to health and safety and will comply with all statutory requirements. www.dbhseinternational.com
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Commentary: The Fire Safety Management plan is contained within the Health & Safety file and is kept in the Health & Safety Advisors office. A schematic is attached. It confirms that a fire risk assessment will be completed to ensure adequate fire safety and will be reviewed as necessary. The fire risk assessment will follow the 5- step narrative method as advocated by the Employers Guide. The significant findings will be recorded. Any deficiencies identified by the fire risk assessment process will be prioritized and rectified accordingly. Although having overall responsibility for fire safety matters the employer has made the Health & Safety Advisor responsible for fire safety matters which includes the fire risk assessment and all matters appertaining to it.
This person will be responsible for:-
• Deciding the fire safety protective and preventative measures • Informing other responsible persons what they are • Ensuring they are implemented and communicated to other employees • Ensuring co-ordination between other responsible persons Fire Safety will be an agenda item for the weekly managers meeting. The other responsible persons are shown on the schematic (attached). They will be responsible for the fire safety measures as shown. The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of the fire risk assessment process and its implementation.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
Description: The building comprises of an old, large, ‘manor’ type house, brick built with slate roof. (Built in 1930) The building has a fire certificate which was issued in January 1993. The premises are considered to be of low risk (in the event of fire there is little chance of anyone being placed at risk due to the fire safety measures in place). The building has one internal stairway which is protected by fire resisting walls, partitions and doors. It has one external escape staircase leading from the second floor via the first floor to ground floor. www.dbhseinternational.com
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MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Occupancy
Times the Premises are in use: 8.00 am to 8.00 pm
The Total Number of persons Employed within the premises at any one time: 23 The Total Number of persons who may resort to the premises at any one time: 30
Size Building footprint (Metres x Metres): 30 x 20 Number of floor 3 + basement Number of Stairs: 2
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS WITHIN THE PREMISES
Fire Warning System: (i.e. automatic fire detection, break-glass system to BS 5839, other) Manual-electric complying to BS 5839. AFD has been provided in a number of areas.
Emergency Lighting: (i.e. maintained/non-maintained, 1hr/3hr duration to BS 5266)
Non-maintained to 3 hours complying with BS 5266.
Other: (i.e. Sprinkler system to LPC rules BS 5306)
The ignition sources are those commensurate with office premises. There are no significant ignition sources within the workplace. Smoking is not allowed in the building.
Sources of Fuel:
The sources of fuel are those commensurate with office premises. Majority of the work is completed on computers so there are not vast amounts of paper. Paper for printers etc. is stored away in stationary cupboard which is kept locked. Waste paper bins are emptied every night and the waste stored outside away from the building in metal bins.
Work Processes:
The work processes are commensurate with office premises. There are no processes that pose a significant fire hazard. A competent electrician maintains all the electrical equipment. There is a service level agreement with an outside contractor to service all IT equipment. The company policy is the close down all electrical equipment at night. Structural features that could promote the spread of fire: This is an old building built around 1930. All services and compartments are adequately fire stopped and there are no voids or false ceilings. www.dbhseinternational.com
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FIRE SAFETY SIGNS & NOTICES
Commentary:
There are adequate fire safety signs and notices in the premises. All exit routes and fire safety equipment are adequately signposted
FIRE WARNING SYSTEM
Commentary:
There is a manual/electric fire warning system comprising of manual call points and automatic smoke detection. It will warn all persons resorting to the building when actuated
EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM
Commentary:
There is an adequate non-maintained emergency lighting system within the premises.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Commentary:
There is sufficient number of the correct type of fire extinguishers located throughout the premises. They are adequate for the risks within the premises and have been serviced within the last twelve months. www.dbhseinternational.com
