The 'responsible person' is required to:
Carry out a Fire Risk Assessment
Provide and maintain general fire precautions to the extent that is
appropriate
Monitor and review the Risk Assessment and revise as appropriate
Inform staff and/or their representative of the identified risks
Plan for an emergency
Provide staff information, instruction and training
Nominate persons to assist
Co-operate and co-ordinate with other 'responsible persons' in the building where necessary
Other areas for consideraton are:
Means For Detecting & Giving Warning in case of fire
Means of Escape & Emergency Lighting
Fire Safety Signs
Firefighting Equipment
Where the employer does not have control of all parts of the building - If the Workplace is shared with other persons, they should be informed of any significant risks identified. The person who has to any extent control (landlord, owner or other employer etc) has a responsibility to make sure that the Fire Safety Order is complied with, in the parts they control. This may require communication and co-operation between all parties to ensure co-ordination of fire safety provisions, firefighting measures, evacuation procedures etc.
