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Ensure Safety in the Workplace - Don’t Neglect Fire Risk Assessments

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  When looking at a building it’s human nature for us to first appraise it aesthetically. How does it look?, how much space is available, how does it make us feel? If we’re honest, very few of us are considering fire safety at our first glance. But of course, safety is a prime concern for us all and we must be mindful to always take it into consideration. Whilst we take a look around we are reminded of this by the presence of fire alarms, smoke detectors, water sprinklers etc, with fire exit routes clearly marked - It’s reassuring to know that even if we’ve momentarily forgotten to consider fire safety, others have not. It is important to be aware that many fire regulations exist here in the UK, and fire risk assessments in London should be periodically conducted by all businesses. Fire risk assessments are typically performed by accredited assessors who have extensive experience of fire safety and are up to date with the current law and regulations regarding fire prevention measures

IDENTIFYING AND REDUCING RISK

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To a greater or lesser extent, there is risk associated with almost any activity. Risks may be categorised as financial, legal, or safety related. In whichever form it appears, risk is detrimental to business and should therefore be minimised wherever possible. Large businesses will typically take specific advice from legal professionals who will identify and analyse risk, before constructing a strategy of how to mitigate that risk, and what to do in the event of something happening. Registered compliance agencies exist here in the UK that offer services such as risk management and enterprise risk management. Risk management is a process that identifies risks associated with a particular business, determining the cause and effects of that risk, and then implementing a course of action to mitigate it. Identification of business risk can be a complex task, and often involves existential factors. After identification and analysis, a projection of business losses can be calculated to de

Ensure Compliance By Arranging A Fire Risk Assessment Today

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  Fire is one of the most significant dangers that we may ever have to face in the workplace, and hopefully very few of us will ever have to experience it. One of the main reasons that in 2020 we, fortunately, face relatively few incidents of fire, is through diligent fire safety planning and risk assessment.   In the past, buildings were required to be certificated to ensure compliance against fire regulation.   However this changed with the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005, which played a pivotal role in the U.K in providing a comprehensive approach to fire safety legislation, and a prominent inclusion of this regards Fire Risk Assessments .   Fire Risk Assessment in London is typically performed by accredited assessors. Assessors are qualified professionals who have experience in managing and assessing fire hazards. Fire Risk Assessment in London is a systematic process that involves the detailed study of a building and its operation.  Chec

Six ways to reduce the carbon footprint of your business and be energy compliant

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  Being environmentally responsible should be a very high priority to all of us, as individuals, businesses and nations. As business owners, we must take responsibilities for our actions and wherever possible, reduce our impact on the environment. One tangible way of doing this is by reducing the carbon footprint of your business. What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint is the term used to describe total greenhouse gas emissions caused by an operation or activity. A carbon footprint can be calculated for a great many activities such as; driving a car, using a gadget, or even your daily food consumption! Why should we be monitoring it? In simple terms: As humans, practically all of our activities generate carbon dioxide, along with other greenhouse gases. Energy compliance is the term used to describe activities that are conscious of their environmental damage, and mitigate it in some form. How can I ensure energy compliance and the reduction of my carbon footprint