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Fire Aware: we are facing one major threat across many sectors
The industry body – which is attracting more
members as it seeks to unite members beyond legislation – is highlighting the sectors
of relevance as well as property and construction including hospitality, healthcare,
the public sector and retail.
Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly said: “Fire Aware crosses the
boundaries of sectors that have responsibilities for end-user safety.
“This is not just about construction companies. We are
working with any organisation that wants to show the public that they are
responsible and are committing to only delivering the safest outcome for their staff,
clients and customers.”
He cited those sectors with particular responsibilities who
work and move about in their buildings including hospitality which oversees the
many bars, restaurants and hotels which are trusted to protect their customers
and staff.
Healthcare, too, is a sector of focus which has to protect
many vulnerable and elderly people many of whom are ill or cannot look after
themselves in the event of a real fire.
Gavin Skelly added: “Working in this industry is a
vocation, not a job, and should be treated as such. All parts of the supply
chain across multiple sectors should work with the same vocational approach,
not just those who are qualified to do so.
“The legislation being introduced is robust and
also quite complex. The guidance and support we offer will help navigate the
relevant parts for our members and for anyone else wishing to tap onto this
knowledge and intelligence.”
The expanding industry body is leading the way by
focusing on the moral responsibility of all those working in the fire safety
supply chain including designers, developers, asset owners, managers and other
stakeholders.
It aims to change the culture of the built
environment sector by introducing a moral code of conduct via a series of
charters designed to influence how member companies behave in upholding their
duty of care.
Fire Aware is a recognised membership body serving
the built environment and related sectors with a common aim to work and trade
responsibly to all best practice standards in the interests of the safety of
the general public.
About Fire
Aware:
Created to heighten awareness of fire safety responsibilities in the
built environment, Fire Aware membership groups include local authorities,
private developers, asset owners, designers, main contractors, sub-contractors,
manufacturers, suppliers, landlords and building operators. For more
information see www.fireaware.org, email info@fireaware.org or tel 07516 371153.
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