Fire Safety for businesses in Widnes

10 Fire Safety Tips For Your Workplace in Widnes

1. Take out the trash of your business in Widnes

2. Maintain your buildings electrical safety in Widnes

3. Keep electrical distribution units/consumer units accessible within your building in Widnes

4. Store your chemicals safely ensure you have a lockable COSHH cupboard/cabinet in you business property in Widnes

5. Prevent ignition in explosive areas within your building in Widnes

6. Maintain your staffs fire safety training - whether your a big or small business fire safety needs to be a priority in Widnes

7. Hold regular fire and evacuation drills - not only do your staff need to get out they need know how to get your Widnes customers out first and safely

8. Keep fire safety equipment areas clear and accessable at all times as fire doesn't give you a warning when it ignites, be safe in Widnes

9. Fit the relevant equipment! depending on the type of fire you need to use the correct extinguisher/equipment Widnes

10. Ensure you have a Fire Risk Assessment completed by a competent person - H2K Services can act as your competent person in Widnes

There are five elements of a fire risk assessment

1. Identify all potential fire hazards
Consider how a fire could start within the building, the location of heaters, electrical equipment, piles of rubbish for example, and what type of wall and floor coverings you have. H2K Services can complete your risk assesment and act as your competent person in Widnes

2. Identify those at risk should a fire break out
Is there a greater risk for some members of staff purely because of where they work within the premises, or because they work at night? Also think about disabled workers and visitors, and their increased vulnerability in your Widnes business

3. Evaluate the extent of the risk, and whether existing safety measures are sufficient
After evaluating the level of risk, consider the steps that should be taken to reduce it. You will need to consider the fire detection systems, and fire fighting equipment that you have in your Widnes business

4. Record your findings, prepare an emergency plan, and assess other needs such as training
Record what you have found, including the areas where the risk is greatest, and the steps taken to limit the risk of fire. If you employ five staff or more, keeping a written record is compulsory.
Plan for an emergency by assigning roles to members of staff, ensuring they understand what is required and receive sufficient training, formulating a clear emergency exit route in the event of fire. If you share a building with other businesses in Widnes

5. Regularly review the fire risk assessment, and update as necessary
Risks may change over time, which is why you must undertake periodic reviews of the fire risk assessment and make any changes necessary. Inform your staff of any amendments, as well as other businesses that use the building.
The penalties for failing to undertake a fire risk assessment or implement appropriate fire safety precautions in Widnes, are heavy. They include prosecution, financial penalties, and potential imprisonment in the most serious instances.