Released On 27th Oct 2023
How can I ensure Fire Safety for my hospitality business?
Hospitality businesses have a high-risk nature meaning that fire safety should be done thoroughly. Therefore, you should be taking preventative steps to protect your property, employees, and customers. A key step is fire risk assessments.
Special Considerations
Hospitality businesses require special considerations and a more thorough fire risk assessment in some cases to ensure comprehensive protection from fire.
Kitchen and Cooking Safety
We will inspect the following:
- Maintenance of appliances to avert malfunctions causing fires
- Safe storage of flammable materials away from heat sources
- Adequate ventilation to prevent fume build-up and grease accumulation
- The installation and upkeep of efficient fire suppression systems
Guest Safety
We will check each guest room for:
- The necessary equipment and evacuation plans such as smoke detectors, sprinklers, and clear evacuation instructions
- All of your exit routes, ensuring they are clearly marked and obstruction-free
Staff training and communication
We provide detailed guidance on:
- Evacuation protocols
- Optimal fire extinguisher utilisation
- Effective communication procedures during emergencies
Additionally, we will:
- Define the roles and responsibilities that each staff member should have in the case of a fire
- Provide information that staff should convey to guests to ensure their safety in the event of a fire
If following our fire risk assessment staff should require fire awareness, extinguisher, and/or fire warden training - we provide these courses separately which you can find on our training courses page here.
Through a comprehensive fire risk assessment, our BAFE SP205 certified assessors will thoroughly evaluate your restaurant's safety measures.
Contact us today for comprehensive fire safety solutions that safeguard your business and patrons from potential fire hazards. Alternatively, get a quote using our form here.
