Fire safety officer / fire safety inspection
- Save money in the long term.
- Security in the company.
- Systematic review of all measures.
- Legally protected.
Legal basis and importance of the fire safety inspection
In Germany, companies are legally obliged to take fire safety measures and to check them regularly. The exact obligation varies depending on the federal state, building type and use, but the requirements are usually clearly defined. Regular fire safety inspections ensure that companies fulfil their obligations and that safety in the workplace remains guaranteed.
A systematic review of all fire protection measures helps to ensure that action can be taken quickly and effectively in the event of an emergency.
We offer you the assessment or regular inspection and preparation of risk assessments as an external service by our specially trained personnel.
The aim is to recognise risks at an early stage and take preventative measures to ensure the safety of employees and the functionality of fire protection equipment. Regular fire safety inspections help to minimise the risk of fire and meet legal requirements.
This task should often be performed by an employee in addition to the daily tasks. However, this work requires a calm approach. The person quickly feels overwhelmed and overloaded and mistakes happen and things are overlooked.
Commissioning an external company to work together with the fire safety officer saves money in the long term and saves people and the environment in the event of an emergency.
Contents at a glance
Preparation
The fire safety officer plans the inspection and informs the employees if necessary. An inspection plan is often drawn up in advance, which contains the relevant areas and specific inspection points.
Checking the structural conditions
This includes checking escape and rescue routes, fire doors, fire compartments and other structural protection devices. The integrity of these elements is crucial to prevent the spread of smoke and fire in the event of an emergency.
Testing the technical fire protection equipment
This includes smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, wall hydrants, fire alarm systems and possibly sprinkler systems. The fire safety officer ensures that these are regularly maintained and are fully functional in the event of an emergency.
Review of organisational measures
This involves the training and instruction of employees, the existence of fire safety regulations and emergency plans as well as the regular organisation of evacuation drills. The labelling of escape routes and assembly points is also checked.
Documentation of the inspection
The fire safety officer documents all findings and records defects as well as measures required to rectify them. This documentation is important in order to prove fulfilment of the legal requirements and to continuously improve fire protection.
Follow-up and defect management
Defects and weak points are subsequently prioritised and discussed with the person responsible for the respective area. The aim is to eliminate the identified sources of danger as quickly as possible and to maintain fire protection in line with standards.
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