Kingston Community Risk Register

To help keep your family and workplace safe from fire, it is important to understand the common risks so that you can reduce them. “The most effective fire fighting technique is prevention”

Home Fire Safety Visit: The London Fire Brigade operate a service where they can visit you, a loved one of someone you care for at home to provide personalised advice about fire safety. It is totally free, available 24/7 and they can even fit free smoke alarms during the visit if you need them. Visit - london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/home-fire-safety-visits/

Fire Safety Order applies to all non-domestic premises - work, community and voluntary use premises. The Fire Safety Order requires a fire safety plan, fire risk assessment, training and exercising and annual review. The London Fire Brigade offers advice and information on fire safety in the workplace. Visit -   https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-workplace/ 

Impacts: Evacuation, loss of access to home & work locations, diversion routes & disruption to transport routes, isolation, vulnerability increase, health issues, disruption to normal life / business for prolonged periods (recovery). Complete loss of building or business.

What residents & VCSE can do:
Practice fire prevention - 
Make an escape plan and practice how you will escape in a smoky atmosphere. 
Install smoke and heat alarms in your home in any room where a fire can start
Try not to leave cooking unattended on the hob or grill
Try to keep your oven, hob, cooker hood, extractor fan and grill clean
Check that the cooker and hob are turned off when you have finished cooking
Keep matches out of children’s reach and buy children resistant lighters
At night close all internal doors to prevent smoke spreading if a fire starts
Don’t leave washing machines, tumble driers or dishwashers on overnight.
Don’t allow rubbish to build up and or block escape routes
Ensure high school children know alternative routes to school, home and to your chosen relocation site.