Business owners are required by law to carry out and maintain a fire safety risk assessment, and to provide adequate training in fire awareness/safety for all members of their staff, but what, and how much or how little you need to do?
Many business owners see such statutory duties as yet another time consuming burden on small business and frequently put off trawling through the regulations, and while recognising that training in fire safety is desirable, often don’t know what they have to do to comply with the regulations
Firewatch are there to help, both in the assessment and the training of your staff members. They take the view that a fire risk assessment should be a collaborative exercise, as nobody knows your business, property and practices as well as you.
Firewatch has been carrying out fire risk assessments for many years and are one of only two firms in the Southwest to hold BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) SP 205 accreditation, meaning you can be confident of a totally professional service
The assessments carried out by the team at Firewatch are not a standard ‘tick-box’ exercise, but thorough and detailed and should be used by your business as a working document. Clients can rely on the friendly, professional assessors and trainers at Firewatch to assist every step of the way, with the implementation of the regulations.
As well as practical hands on knowledge of fire safety their in-house fire risk assessors have completed courses by the Fire Protection Association (FPA) and are independently audited by approved auditors of the British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE).
Firewatch’s training courses aim to provide a greater awareness of the threat posed by fire by combining the recognition of individual responsibilities to promptly report fire related hazards, and how to initiate the appropriate actions should a fire occur.
Their courses contain a sensible mix of both theoretical tuition and hands on practical experience, and are carefully tailored to the needs of the individual client. The trainer will discuss your specific fire safety needs and integrate them into the training course, fitting in as far as possible with your working schedule.
Martin Smith the current CEO co-founded the company in 1998 and carried out an MBO in June 1999, later joined by ex-colleagues Max Willey & Kevin Smith as directors.
From a modest start with just 4 employees, simply servicing and supplying fire extinguishers and fire safety products, the company has developed into a thriving family run business with a number of family members working within the company.
Firewatch South West has now grown to 45 employees and developed the skills and expertise to offer many other fire protection services and products, as well as becoming a leader in the supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire alarms.
Over 2,500 customers based throughout the South West of England and South Wales, and, due to recent expansion, the Midlands, ranging from small corner shops to major blue chip clients rely on Firewatch for their fire protection and training needs.
To see how they can help, please visit the web-site www.firewatchsouthwest.co.uk give them a call on Freephone 0800 7834171 or email, info@firewatchsouthwest.co.uk