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The safety of your employees from risk of fire is on you, the duty holder.
Workplace fires endanger lives. As an employer or proprietor, you have a legal duty to identify and control fire risks to protect employees and the public from harm.
Effortlessly fulfil and optimise your workplace fire safety requirements
Our approach to Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) prioritises the identification of vulnerabilities in order to deliver actionable solutions that reduce risk and protect your people, assets and operations.
- Independent expertise: gain truly objective insight from engineers who bring fresh eyes to your site. Our Fire Risk Assessments are always free from internal bias and routine familiarity.
- Risk led: go beyond tick-box compliance with assessments grounded in proven risk-based approaches. Each tailored to the realities of your operations.
- Cross-industry experience: every sector faces distinct challenges. Our assessors only apply relevant industry knowledge and experience to ensure that your risk profile reflects your environment, operations, and evolving regulatory demands.
Sigma-HSE will provide, validate and/or reviewing your FRA documentation, giving you total peace of mind.
Fire risk solutions tailored to your business
Our Fire Risk Assessments guarantee workplace safety and ensure legal compliance with complete commercial flexibility and consideration in mind.
- Budget friendly: every quote we generate is tailored to your requirements and will always consider your specific needs and financial constraints.
- UK Wide: our fire risk assessors are based across the UK, allowing us to provide fast, flexible support wherever you’re based.
- Get a quote in days: waiting weeks to receive a quote isn’t sustainable. As soon as you get in touch, we’ll keep your business moving by issuing your quote in days.
Sigma-HSE will guarantee you fire safety and legal protection no matter the size or scope of your business or budget.
Seamlessly integrate your FRA with our process safety arsenal
Streamline your safety and gather immediate feedback by integrating and embedding your FRA with a range of our process safety capabilities.
- DSEAR/HAZID integration: our consultants can embed HAZID studies and/or DSEAR compliance into your broader safety strategy to deliver a clear, actionable path to reducing fire and explosion risk.
- Management of change: proactively manage organisational and operational change with structured, expert-led support. We’ll keep your safety aligned as you evolve.
- Material characteristics: from combustible dusts to flammable gases, we can test your substances in our accredited laboratory so can make confident decisions with reproducible data.
Sigma-HSE will create a dynamic environment that fosters a culture of safety against fire and explosion risk.
Maximise Your Workplace Safety With Our Systematic Fire Risk Assessment Methodology
Our Fire Risk Assessments will provide a structured evaluation of potential fire hazards for your business or property. Our engineers will analyse the likelihood of harm and outline specific measures to reduce or eliminate these risks by providing a detailed, actionable document designed to be your roadmap to complete fire safety.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary focus of a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA)?
A Fire Risk Assessment evaluates the likelihood of a fire occurring and the potential impact on people, property, and operations. It identifies fire hazards, assesses the adequacy of existing fire precautions, and provides clear guidance on necessary improvements. At Sigma-HSE, we apply industry-recognised frameworks to ensure our assessments are evidence-based, comprehensive, and aligned with UK Fire Safety legislation.
Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for my business?
Yes. If you are an employer, building owner, landlord, or otherwise in control of premises, you are legally required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment. This applies to offices, warehouses, factories, retail spaces, educational institutions, and more. Sigma-HSE provides tailored, legally compliant assessments to help protect your people and assets.
How often should a Fire Risk Assessment be reviewed or updated?
Your FRA should be reviewed regularly-at least annually-or whenever there are significant changes to the building, operations, or fire safety arrangements. This includes renovations, changes in occupancy, or the introduction of new fire hazards. Sigma-HSE offers periodic reviews and ongoing compliance support to help you stay ahead of risk and regulation.
What's included in a Sigma-HSE Fire Risk Assessment?
Our Fire Risk Assessments include:
- Identification of fire hazards
- Assessment of people at risk
- Evaluation of existing fire safety measures
- Recommendations for improvement
- Fire safety management review
- Action plan and prioritisation
We deliver clear, actionable reports aligned with both legal requirements and best-practice fire safety principles.
Who can carry out a Fire Risk Assessment?
While the law allows any ‘competent person’ to undertake a fire risk assessment, this person must have sufficient knowledge, training, and experience in fire safety. For high-risk or complex environments, relying on a generalist can result in non-compliance or increased liability.
Sigma-HSE’s fire safety consultants are qualified professionals with sector-specific expertise to ensure thorough and defensible assessments.
How does a Fire Risk Assessment relate to other assessments like DSEAR or COSHH?
An FRA primarily focuses on fire safety in the built environment, while DSEAR addresses the explosion risks from dangerous substances, and COSHH covers health risks from hazardous substances. However, there can be overlap, especially in high-risk industries. Sigma-HSE offers integrated safety solutions and will ensure consistency and clarity across all your risk assessments.
What happens if I don't have a valid Fire Risk Assessment?
Failure to comply with fire safety regulations can result in:
- Enforcement notices
- Fines and prosecution
- Increased insurance premiums or invalidated policies
- Reputational damage
Sigma-HSE helps you remain fully compliant while protecting your workforce and operations with a pragmatic, expert-led approach to fire safety.
What kind of premises need a Fire Risk Assessment?
FRA is mandatory for all non-domestic premises, including:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Warehouses and manufacturing plants
- Educational and healthcare facilities
- Retail units and hospitality venues
- Multi-occupancy residential buildings (HMOs, flats)
Sigma-HSE tailors assessments to suit your industry-specific risks and building layout, ensuring practical, relevant outcomes.
Can Sigma-HSE help with implementing fire safety improvements?
Absolutely. We don’t just assess-we advise. Our experts can help you interpret the findings, prioritise actions, and implement effective controls, including:
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Compartmentation and escape routes
- Signage and emergency lighting
- Staff training and fire drills
We provide ongoing support to help maintain compliance and embed a culture of fire safety within your organisation.