Doug Agnew, business development manager, Abbot Fire Group, provides tips and information on how to reduce the risk of fire by carrying out a care home risk assessment and taking the appropriate measures to keep residents safe from harm
A fire risk assessment should be the starting point for any fire prevention strategy within a care home. It is a legal obligation and is required as part of fire safety legislation under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, also referred to as the RRO.
It is a requirement for all premises to have a fire risk assessment that looks at existing fire precautions, as well as other factors and how these can be adjusted to help reduce the risk of fire. For example, ensuring plug sockets are not overloaded and that fire exit doors are kept clear from obstruction.
A fire risk assessment in your care home will:
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