title: Getting fire risk assessment right.
abstract: The NHS has one of the world's largest and most varied estates, which at any time accommodates many of the most dependent people in society. With around 6,000 fires occurring in NHS premises each year, its duty of care--and that of other healthcare providers--demands very close attention to fire safety. Here Dr David Charters BSc, PhD, CEng, FIFireE, MIMechE, MSFPE, director of Fire Engineering at BRE Global, an independent third party approvals body offering certification of fire, security, and sustainability products and services, examines the critical role of fire risk assessment, and explains why the process should provide the 'foundation' for effective fire safety measures.
authors: BRE Global, UK. chartersd@bre.co.uk
authors: David
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authors: Charters
mesh_terms: D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom