Introduction to Fire Safety Management

Source of information 
Comment
Employees that undertake
Vital source of information on how the work is actually undertaken, or how it is likely to be 
the operation or task
undertaken. Previous knowledge of similar activities, the hazards and risks. History of faults, 
failures and success
Very valuable asset as part of the legally required consultation process
Legislation, ACoP and
Provide minimum standards required by law. For example, Confi ned Space Regulations require a 
guidance issued by
system of work for confi ned spaces and the ACoP goes on to identify the main elements to 
enforcing authorities
consider when designing the safe system including the use of permit to work
Enforcement bodies
Verbal or written information provided while in face-to-face contact during an inspection
themselves
Guidance from trade
Written information from these bodies can take the shape of guidance notes such as in the case 
bodies
of 
Fire Prevention on Construction Sites
published by the Construction Confederation and the 
Fire Protection Association. This guide provides information on, among others, arrangements for 
storing fl ammable liquids and LPG
British, European and
These documents detail the minimum industry standards that should be applied and are often 
International standards
cross-referenced by other guidance such as in the case of Building Regulations Guidance 
Approved Document B that cross-references BS 5839 Part 1 Code of practice for system design, 
installation, commissioning and maintenance of fi re detection and alarm systems for buildings
Manufacturer’s information
The range of information available is vast, e.g. how to test and maintain systems, chemical 
and guidance
hazards and personal protective equipment that should be used to protect against residual risks