BUILDING DESIGN & EMPLOYER RISK INFORMATION

Introduction



Historically, building designers have tended to focus on the compliance of designs with Approved Documents via Building Control agencies. However, the introduction of the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 - as amended 1999, has placed a new Duty on Employers, with liability on a criminal level, to make and maintain a risk assessment of their workplace(s).
This means that design information will be an important element in the preparation of such a risk assessment. There will also be a duty of disclosure between the employer and the insurer of the workplace with regard to the presence of any hazards and associated risks.

This section of our web site provides you with helpful information on:

 Risk assessment information

 Fire safety engineering

 Insurer requirements

 Composite sandwich panels

 Installation and accreditation