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Shoosmiths reports that Shell International was fined £300,000 and ordered to pay £45,000 costs over two small fires at the firm's London offices.
Fire officers expressed concern at the fire precautions in place and an ensuing inspection revealed extensive breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Blocked escape routes and fire exits, defective fire doors and a large amount of combustible material were all found in the building, the firm reports.
According to Shoosmiths, the fire risk assessment had not been reviewed or updated since March 2003, while normal practice would be to update this every year.
The BBC recently reported that Southwark Council had identified Lakanal House in Camberwell – where six people died in a blaze in July – as a potential fire danger years before the incident took place.
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Fire risk assessments 'must be reviewed and updated'
A recent case has emphasised the importance of conducting fire risk assessments and regularly reviewing them, it has been claimed.Shoosmiths reports that Shell International was fined £300,000 and ordered to pay £45,000 costs over two small fires at the firm's London offices.
Fire officers expressed concern at the fire precautions in place and an ensuing inspection revealed extensive breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Blocked escape routes and fire exits, defective fire doors and a large amount of combustible material were all found in the building, the firm reports.
According to Shoosmiths, the fire risk assessment had not been reviewed or updated since March 2003, while normal practice would be to update this every year.
The BBC recently reported that Southwark Council had identified Lakanal House in Camberwell – where six people died in a blaze in July – as a potential fire danger years before the incident took place.
Quantum Risk Management is a leading Health and Safety Consultant
Posted on 13/08/2009
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