Supply chain safety shifts toward Fire Aware standards
Supply chains are increasingly adopting rigorous fire safety processes to protect public safety across multiple sectors according to the membership body Fire Aware.
The organisation noted a behavioural change as both large and small companies implement measures to ensure the safety of people using buildings and urban spaces.
Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly said: “As we move about to talk to those companies and groups with products and services in fire safety, we are seeing a step change in their attitude to fire safety.
“Even in those companies who don’t necessarily have a fire safety competence requirement but still hold a duty of care.
“They want to commit to doing the right thing and make sure their part in the fire safety supply chain is fit for purpose.
“They recognise that this is more than a job, fire safety is a vocation.”
Professional obligations and the Fire Aware code of conduct
Skelly explained that all parties involved in the design, construction, management, maintenance and letting of the built environment have a fire safety obligation.
This responsibility applies even if the specific business does not focus directly on fire specialisms.
“Many are joining us as members because they want to sign up to our code of conduct which binds us all together,” Skelly added.
“Their membership is a sign of intent to protect people through a combination of competence and behavioral performance.
“After all, it is people’s lives we are talking about.”
The independent Building Safety Regulator (BSR) recently began promoting higher standards and competence following calls for cultural change from Dame Judith Hackitt.
Focus on vulnerable sectors and moral responsibility
Hospitality and healthcare represent sectors particularly vulnerable to fire risk due to the presence of customers and elderly or vulnerable people.
Fire Aware continues to highlight the moral responsibility of designers, developers, asset owners and managers within the supply chain.
The organisation utilizes a series of charters and a moral code of conduct to influence how member companies uphold their duty of care.
This membership body serves the built environment to ensure stakeholders work and trade responsibly in the interest of general public safety.
Why Fire Aware sees a step change in safety attitudes
Iain Hoey
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Supply chain safety shifts toward Fire Aware standards
Supply chains are increasingly adopting rigorous fire safety processes to protect public safety across multiple sectors according to the membership body Fire Aware.
The organisation noted a behavioural change as both large and small companies implement measures to ensure the safety of people using buildings and urban spaces.
Fire Aware CEO Gavin Skelly said: “As we move about to talk to those companies and groups with products and services in fire safety, we are seeing a step change in their attitude to fire safety.
“Even in those companies who don’t necessarily have a fire safety competence requirement but still hold a duty of care.
“They want to commit to doing the right thing and make sure their part in the fire safety supply chain is fit for purpose.
“They recognise that this is more than a job, fire safety is a vocation.”
Professional obligations and the Fire Aware code of conduct
Skelly explained that all parties involved in the design, construction, management, maintenance and letting of the built environment have a fire safety obligation.
This responsibility applies even if the specific business does not focus directly on fire specialisms.
“Many are joining us as members because they want to sign up to our code of conduct which binds us all together,” Skelly added.
“Their membership is a sign of intent to protect people through a combination of competence and behavioral performance.
“After all, it is people’s lives we are talking about.”
The independent Building Safety Regulator (BSR) recently began promoting higher standards and competence following calls for cultural change from Dame Judith Hackitt.
Focus on vulnerable sectors and moral responsibility
Hospitality and healthcare represent sectors particularly vulnerable to fire risk due to the presence of customers and elderly or vulnerable people.
Fire Aware continues to highlight the moral responsibility of designers, developers, asset owners and managers within the supply chain.
The organisation utilizes a series of charters and a moral code of conduct to influence how member companies uphold their duty of care.
This membership body serves the built environment to ensure stakeholders work and trade responsibly in the interest of general public safety.
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