FireRite now offer a virtual fire risk assessment tool for care homes and other businesses who need one. In these unprecedented times, access to premises can be heavily restricted to protect staff and residents/occupants.
Although it does not replace a full fire risk assessment, their virtual interim fire risk assessment tool will help users keep pace with the changing circumstances inside their care home which may impact fire safety.
Virtual fire risk assessment
Users will also get the added peace of mind that the premises are as safe as possible whilst the staff can prioritize caring for people during the pandemic. Contact them to learn more about completing a virtual fire risk assessment in their premises.
The virtual fire risk assessment will be completed online using video conferencing
The virtual fire risk assessment will be completed online using video conferencing, so users will be speaking directly to one of the fire risk specialists during the process. It will involve users or their staff gathering some basic fire safety information about the building or premises, with expert bespoke guidance and support from a qualified fire risk assessor.
Fire risk assessment
Firstly, the person in charge of day to day fire safety management will read the existing fire risk assessment (this should have been conducted by a competent person). Following that, they will gather up-to-date fire safety information by downloading a standard free template, specifically created for care homes.
Next, choose from one of three new packages, all of which include specialist support from a fully qualified Fire Safety Consultants here at FireRite. This will supplement their existing fire risk assessment and assist in identifying if there are any interim fire safety actions required until it’s safe practical to allow professional fire risk assessors safely back into their premises.
Fire risk assessors
Social distancing still plays a vital role in reducing the spread of Coronavirus
In the case of an unacceptably high risk fire being identified in the process, appropriate advice and support will be given by their consultancy team working closely with key premises staff.
It should be emphasised that Fire Protection is classed as essential work and their premises must be safe from fire. However, they understand that it may not be practical to allow professional fire risk assessors into their premises at the moment. Social distancing still plays a vital role in reducing the spread of Coronavirus and they should continue to shield those who are most vulnerable.
Managing COVID-19 situation
Fire risk and safety management has not gone away. In fact, it is now more important than ever as their key staffs are focused on managing the COVID-19 situation.
Important Note: This is not a full fire risk assessment, they recommended that users have a full assessment undertaken by a competent certified company when it is safe to do so. They recommend a full fire risk assessment by a certified company such as Firerite who are NSI Gold QMS9001 2015, BAFE SP205 Certified to complete Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments.
