Managing Fire Safety Tim Russell Essex County Fire

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Managing Fire Safety Tim Russell Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Managing Fire Safety Tim Russell Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Introduction Tim Russell 20 years in FRS 10 years Operational 10 years as a

Introduction Tim Russell 20 years in FRS 10 years Operational 10 years as a Technical Fire Safety Officer

IOSH Website Overview Managing Fire Safety FRSs Improve Fire Safety compliance by: • Supporting

IOSH Website Overview Managing Fire Safety FRSs Improve Fire Safety compliance by: • Supporting and Educating Businesses • Enforcement of Legislation

IOSH Website Overview • • • Fire Safety Regulations Fire Risk Assessment Fire Service

IOSH Website Overview • • • Fire Safety Regulations Fire Risk Assessment Fire Service Inspections and Audits Case Studies BRDO Agenda

Fire Safety Regulations • • Planning Building Regulations Licencing Fire Safety Order

Fire Safety Regulations • • Planning Building Regulations Licencing Fire Safety Order

Fire Safety Order General fire precautions, Article 4 and 8 Reduce the risk and

Fire Safety Order General fire precautions, Article 4 and 8 Reduce the risk and spread of fire Fire warning Means of escape Fire fighting equipment Training

Fire Safety Order Fire risk assessment, Article 9 Identify General Fire Precautions Record if

Fire Safety Order Fire risk assessment, Article 9 Identify General Fire Precautions Record if 5 or more employees: • Significant findings • Measures which have or will be taken

Fire Risk Assessment The Responsible Person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of

Fire Risk Assessment The Responsible Person must make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks: • RP? • Local Manager? • Competent Person?

Fire Safety Order Fire safety arrangements, Article 11 Record if 5 or more employees,

Fire Safety Order Fire safety arrangements, Article 11 Record if 5 or more employees, logbook of: • Planning • Organisation • Control • Monitoring • Review

Fire Safety Order Procedures for serious and imminent danger, Article 15 Fire Emergency Plan

Fire Safety Order Procedures for serious and imminent danger, Article 15 Fire Emergency Plan • Procedures • Drills • Training

FRS Support Planning Building Regulations Licensing Advice Better Business for All meetings

FRS Support Planning Building Regulations Licensing Advice Better Business for All meetings

FRS Visits Inspections To assess General Fire Precautions Audits To assess compliance with the

FRS Visits Inspections To assess General Fire Precautions Audits To assess compliance with the FSO

FRS Action Support and Educate Letter of non-compliance Enforcement / Prohibition Notices

FRS Action Support and Educate Letter of non-compliance Enforcement / Prohibition Notices

Case Studies Consider: General Fire Precautions Fire Risk Assessment Fire Safety Arrangements

Case Studies Consider: General Fire Precautions Fire Risk Assessment Fire Safety Arrangements

Warehouse Inspection Film of a FRS inspection

Warehouse Inspection Film of a FRS inspection

Better Regulation Delivery • Work with businesses • Meet with groups • ECFRS are

Better Regulation Delivery • Work with businesses • Meet with groups • ECFRS are discussing a Better Business for All group with ECC Trading Standards and Environmental Health • Are we doing enough?

IOSH Overview Managing Fire Safety FRSs Improve Fire Safety compliance by: • Supporting and

IOSH Overview Managing Fire Safety FRSs Improve Fire Safety compliance by: • Supporting and Educating Businesses • Enforcement of Legislation

IOSH Overview • • • Regulations Fire Risk Assessment Fire Service Audits Case Studies

IOSH Overview • • • Regulations Fire Risk Assessment Fire Service Audits Case Studies BRDO Agenda

References and Links Fire Safety Order http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents/made FRA Guide, Template

References and Links Fire Safety Order http: //www. legislation. gov. uk/uksi/2005/1541/contents/made FRA Guide, Template and Logbook http: //www. essex-fire. gov. uk/Work_Fire_Safety/Fire_Risk_Assessment/ Government Guides http: //www. essexfire. gov. uk/Work_Fire_Safety/Fire_Safety_Links_and_Guides/

References and Links Competent persons registers: IFE, IFPO, IFSM http: //www. ife. org. uk/Fire-Risk-Assessors-Register

References and Links Competent persons registers: IFE, IFPO, IFSM http: //www. ife. org. uk/Fire-Risk-Assessors-Register http: //www. ifpo. org. uk/fireriskassessor_register. html http: //www. ifsm. org. uk/ Home Fire Safety Visits 0300 303 0088

Finally Any Questions?

Finally Any Questions?