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Degrees of Risk are able to:
- Undertake fire risk assessments as required by the Workplace (Fire Precautions) Regulations
- Provide you with a fire safety self assessment protocol
- Offer advice on fire safety matters
- Audit the activities of contractors who may bring fire hazards onto premises and provide tools to manage their activities
- Arrange fire, business interruption and sprinkler surveys.
We are also able to help identify contractors to support certain activities.
This links section of the site is invaluable as a source of information, guidance and assistance on fire safety matters.
If you wish to make further enquiries about our capability or approach please contact Degrees of Risk. Where we are not able to assist we may be able to recommend other specialist consultants.
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Fire Protection Association |
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The FPA is the UK's national fire safety organisation and it works to identify and draw attention to the dangers of fire and the fire prevention measures by which their potential for loss is kept to a minimum. The FPA Publications Catalogue lists the full and comprehensive range of excellent publications available from the FPA. These include a montlhy magazine, videos and technical information and guidance for those whose work demands a working knowledge of the elements of fire safety, fire prevention, product and systems testing and related loss control and environmental topics. The FPA produce an excellent range of educational videos including:
Fire safety, management; loss prevention and control, and approval, safety, health and environment risk assessment. The FPA is supported by the Association of British Insurers and Lloyd's. |
Building Reseach Establishment |
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BRE Certification is a sister company to BRE which, for over eighty years, has carried out research into the safety, regulation and performance of buildings on behalf of the UK Government. The Loss Prevention Certification Board joined BRE Certification in 2000. They produce the FPA Redbooks which are the essential references for everyone having a responsibility for the design, specification and purchase of construction, fire and security products and services. The Redbook is produced annually in two volumes:
These provide the authoritative guide to those companies whose operations, products and services achieve compliance with the quality assurance, product approval and certification schemes we operate. |
FireNet |
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Firenet is a vertical portal sponsored by many of the lead bodies connected with fire safety are represented on the site and it contains a collection of articles, links and information on fire safety including arson prevention, fire protection, flammable liquids and training. |
Fire Services College |
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This site details courses for fire service personnel. The college also runs courses in emergency response training, emergency response management, confined space competent persons, Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) and ChemSafe courses. |
AFS Firewise |
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This website has been set up by the Department of Transport Local Government and the Regions (DTLGR) as a focal point for access to information about fire risks and the means to control them. The site provides little information itself but rather acts as a directory of useful information with links to related sites. The range of links includes:
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Environment Agency |
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The environment agency publish to sets of pollution prevention guidnace in relation to fire water run off:
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