Fire Risk Assessments

Safety for Business (UK) Ltd provide fire risk assessments for businesses throughout the UK.

Fire Risk assessments

A fire risk assessment is more than just a legal requirement, it is one of the best actions you can take to ensure a strong fire safety strategy for your business. By identifying potential hazards and evaluating the risks they pose, you can take proactive steps to protect staff, visitors, and property.

At Safety For Business we believe that a thorough assessment goes beyond ticking boxes, it should consider every aspect of your premises, from building layout and life safety systems to staff training and emergency procedures. Our risk based and comprehensive approach ensure that risks are minimised and that everyone knows what they should be doing in response to a fire.

Regularly reviewing and updating your fire risk assessment is equally important. As your business evolves, so do the potential hazards. Keeping your assessment current not only maintains compliance, but also reinforces a culture of safety that can prevent small issues from becoming serious incidents.

Investing in a fire risk assessment from a professional organisation, not only demonstrates a commitment to safety but can have additional benefits, such as keeping insurance premiums as low as possible and improving staff confidence in the place the work in. Ultimately, it’s about more than meeting regulations—it’s about creating a secure environment where people can work and visit with peace of mind.

Fire Safety Compliance

From a compliance perspective, it makes sense to have a suitable and up-to-date fire risk assessment. If you are that person responsible for the workplace you must ensure that you act on the risk assessments findings. Ignoring these responsibilities can lead to legal penalties, higher insurance costs, and, most importantly, compromise the safety of everyone on site. Every workplace must have a ‘Responsible Person or Dutyholder’ to ensure the assessment is conducted, acted upon, and communicated. They should maintain records, implement safety measures and make sure employees understand their responsibilities. Our assessments support the organisation with clear guidance and actionable recommendations to assist with compliance.

Practical Benefits for Your Business

A fire risk assessment can improve staff awareness of hazards, highlight weaknesses in safety procedures, and help a business prioritise investment in equipment and training. This proactive approach can prevent accidents, minimise damage, and demonstrate a commitment to the safety of employees and any others on your premises.

At Safety for Business, we go further by providing Fire Marshal training, including practical, hands-on use of fire extinguishers. This ensures your staff not only understand fire safety procedures but are also confident and capable in responding effectively during an emergency.

As part of our fire risk assessment, we check that all relevant fire safety equipment has been properly serviced and certified. This includes fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and other essential safety measures. We verify that maintenance has been completed and records are up to date, helping you remain compliant with legal requirements and giving peace of mind that your business is meeting its obligations.

Sectors we cover

We provide fire risk assessments for a wide range of sectors, including:

Healthcare

Warehousing

Education

Care Homes

Residential Properties

Offices

Hospitality

Hotels

Retail

Entertainment

Safety for Business Step-by-Step Process

Our fire risk assessments follow a clear, structured process to ensure we capture everything for you:

1. Initial Communication

We start with a conversation to find out more about your premises. Some of the things we will need to know about include the type of business, number of employees and whether there have been any issues in the past with the Fire Service.

2. Visiting the Site

Once we have got the go ahead, we will come to site to conduct the assessment. We check all critical fire safety features, including fire doors, extinguishers, signage, alarms, emergency lighting and escape routes. We look specifically at the design or fire strategy for the building to determine where the protection should be and where it actually is and whether it’s up to the job of protecting everyone inside. Staff training and awareness of fire procedures are also assessed.

3. Assessment of Hazards

We identify the hazards you are exposed to and evaluate how much of a risk they are.

4. Reporting

A detailed assessment report is put together to highlight what we have found, good or bad. Compliance/safety gaps and areas for improvement are detailed in the assessment, along with practical recommendations to mitigate or eliminate the issues found.

5. Follow Up Support with the Action Plan

We provide a clear plan for the next steps you need to take as well as help you to understand what is involved in this and how to implement the measures needed. We won’t leave you on your own and will provide safety advice by phone or email for at least a year following publication of the assessment.

6. Reviewing

The assessment requires a review at least every year. We usually suggest an annual check to update the assessment for the next two years and then a full assessment the following year.

Deliverables and Documentation

We provide a detailed report as a PDF copy for the Responsible Person / Dutyholder. This includes all findings, justifications, risk ratings and recommended actions, making it easy to implement changes and maintain records. Whether part of a full Fire Risk Assessment review or a standalone check, you will feel confident your premises are compliant and protected.

By working with Safety for Business, you gain peace of mind knowing your fire safety responsibilities are fully met. Our detailed assessments help protect people, property, and your business reputation, while providing actionable guidance to improve safety and compliance across your site.

Fire Risk Assessments for a Range of Industries Across the UK