Fire Risk Assessments That Help You Stay Legally Compliant and Properly Protected
Built on ex-enforcement expertise - our team knows what inspectors look for. Clear action plan to help you meet your duties under the Fire Safety Order 2005.
- Bespoke assessment tailored to your site - not a template
- Practical recommendations, report and action plan
- Ongoing support to implement your findings
"Insightful sector knowledge and commercially sound safety advice. Peace of mind that we're running a safe, compliant business." - Danny McLaughlan, McLaughlan Transport
Book your fire risk assessment
Quick call to scope your needs, then we'll book your assessment and provide a fixed-price quote.
Three fire safety questions that keep you awake
"Are we genuinely compliant - or just hoping for the best?"
Outdated assessments. Controls that look good on paper but don't work in practice. Most businesses discover gaps only when it's too late.
"What happens if there's an unannounced inspection tomorrow?"
Can you show an inspector your emergency procedures? Do staff know evacuation routes? Are your fire safety systems tested and documented?
"Is our assessment tailored to our operation - or a generic template?"
Timber yards aren't warehouses. Manufacturing hot work isn't retail displays. Generic templates miss the risks that actually exist on your site.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- You must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment
- 5+ employees - it must be recorded in writing
- Directors and "Responsible Persons" face unlimited fines or imprisonment
- Fire and Rescue Service can shut down your operations until standards are met
What we assess - and why it matters
A thorough review of the fire hazards, controls and emergency arrangements that matter most on your site.
Book Your Fire Risk AssessmentEmergency routes and exits
We assess the safest escape routes and check they're clear, signed and fit for purpose.
Detection and warning systems
Call points, smoke detection and alarm systems checked for suitability and maintenance.
Staff and visitor information
Signage, communications and processes to keep workers and visitors safe on site.
Substance and chemical storage
Fire-safe storage guidance and links to COSHH assessments for hazardous materials.
Emergency fire evacuation plan
Detailed evacuation instructions including staff roles, responsibilities and assembly points.
Vulnerable people
Identifying people at particular risk from fire and advising how to protect them.
Firefighting equipment
Correct extinguisher types for your site, their condition and placement.
Fire safety training
We evaluate your current provision and identify gaps, with interactive e-learning modules available.
Get in touch
Contact us by phone or email. We ask the right questions to understand your requirements and may request existing documents to quote accurately.
We match the right consultant
We source the right person for your sector and site, agree the scope, and book a date that works for you.
Assessment and report
Our consultant conducts a thorough site assessment. You receive a bespoke report with practical, prioritised actions - not a generic template.
What our clients say
Opus gave us a robust, results-based safety programme that put us in control of compliance performance. The Opus team are there whenever we need them with insightful sector knowledge and commercially sound safety advice.
Danny McLaughlan, Workshop Director, McLaughlan TransportThe key differentiator is the level of support, training, and knowledge their team bring. Always at the end of a phone call when needed, for real time advice. I and our Managers certainly feel more comfortable knowing we have Opus there to support us with anything we need at any time.
Justin Hood, Operations Director, Alsford TimberThe team at Opus use their considerable expertise built up over nearly 20 years working in the merchanting sector to offer commercially sensible advice. Most importantly, their team can be relied upon to respond quickly to any queries and proactively assist us in evolving our safety systems.
Steve Vincent & Neil Robinson, InterlineReal results, real business
McLaughlan Transport - strengthening safety across a 5-acre site
McLaughlan Transport is a family-owned haulage company in Perth with 50 employees across a five-acre site including cold storage, parking, office space and workshop facilities. They wanted to extend their on-road safety standards across full site operations - but didn't have the in-house expertise to build it from the ground up.
Opus provided a named regional consultant who worked alongside the team to build a safety programme from the ground up: bespoke risk assessments covering transport, equipment, hazardous substances, fire safety and noise exposure. Workplace transport guidance on collision prevention, pedestrian segregation and loading. Role-based e-learning delivered through Compliance Cloud. Ongoing one-to-one support to help the team maintain continuous compliance.
Result: compliance became a shared team goal with real-time visibility through Compliance Cloud - not one person's burden.
Ready to get your site assessed?
Get a fixed price in a 15-minute call. No commitment, no hard sell.
What makes Opus different
Most consultants fill in templates and move on. We assess your actual operation.
Ex-enforcer expertise
Our team is built on enforcement experience. We've conducted fire safety inspections across manufacturing, warehousing and builders merchants. We know what regulators look for - and what actually protects your business.
Sector-specialist approach
Timber yards aren't warehouses. Manufacturing hot work isn't retail. We specialise in the sectors where operational complexity creates real fire risk. Tailored assessments, not copy-paste compliance.
Bespoke, not template
We look at your business and the reality of your situation. Our actions are practical and proportionate - we won't recommend expensive, disruptive work that doesn't benefit you just to tick a box.
Sectors we specialise in
Fire safety isn't generic. Your risks aren't either.
Builders' merchants
High-density combustible stock, timber, chemicals and complex layouts where trade counters, warehouses and outdoor yards intersect.
Manufacturing & engineering
Industrial processes, heat-generating machinery, hazardous byproducts like dust or chemical vapours, and complex power systems.
Warehousing & logistics
High-bay racking, large fire loads, smoke detection challenges and long travel distances to exits across open-plan spaces.
Garden centres
Retail showrooms, greenhouses, combustible materials like peat composts and dry timber, with high volumes of public visitors.
Metal stockholding
Cutting equipment, welding sparks, hydraulic oils and flammable lubricants - plus access challenges for emergency services.
Construction
Temporary structures, hot work, changing site layouts and multiple contractors creating evolving fire risks.
Offices
Electrical systems, server rooms, communal kitchens and ensuring clear evacuation for desk-based staff and visitors.
Common questions answered
Do I need a new fire risk assessment every year?
The law requires regular review. Best practice is annually, or whenever there's a significant change - building work, new machinery, an incident or a change in how the premises are used.
What happens if you find something expensive to fix?
We work with you to find proportionate solutions. It's not always about big costs - our recommendations are practical and prioritised by actual risk, not worst-case scenarios.
Can you help with staff fire training too?
Yes. We evaluate your current training provision and help you address any gaps. We offer interactive e-learning modules and can coordinate fire warden training alongside your assessment.
How is this different from a tick-box assessment?
We assess your actual operation, not a generic template. Our consultants have enforcement backgrounds - they know the difference between compliance that looks good on paper and measures that actually protect your business.
What if we've had an incident or enforcement notice?
Contact us immediately. We understand the urgency when enforcement bodies are involved and can help you respond appropriately and get your compliance back on track.
We already have someone in-house - do we still need you?
If your in-house person leaves, you still need competent fire safety cover. Many businesses find a consultancy is more cost-effective than replacing that role, and you get specialist expertise across sectors.
Protect your people, property and business
Ex-enforcer expertise. Sector-specialist knowledge. Expert guidance at every step. Book your fire risk assessment and build compliance you can trust.
No commitment. No hard sell. Just straight answers.