Question Check that good procedures exist for lone working controls. Reason for This Question Lone workers pose an additional risk, procedures should be regularly reviewed, and staff checked more frequently. Possible Answers Red: No controls Amber: Some supervision but there is no written evidence of checks Green: Contractors are supervised with written evidence of checks available Common Issues No controls… read more →
Question Is there evidence for the control of contractors e.g. signing in book and check for evidence that work permits are being utilized and procedures implemented correctly (e.g. Hot works)? 2 random samples taken and checked to see if contractors follow through on permits. Reason for This Question Contractors must sign in and out and there must be a contractors… read more →
DDS (International) Ltd were specially selected to take part in the programme “Directors Duties: Fit for Business” which is an exciting new television series produced by Collaborative Media for Executive TV. The episode starring DDS will identify the key components that make up a health and safety strategy, recognizing the responsibilities of both public and private sector employers in its… read more →
Do you have neighbours who are causing you issues when it comes to the fire safety of your home or place of work? How do you deal with this? How can you get to a successful and safe resolution to the problems? Without actually seeing the problem, it is quite difficult for us to give some specific guidance on issues… read more →
Example of FRA works carried out for a local authority For a recent programme of works completed for Local Authority Client, the following approach was used to ensure appropriate resources were allocated, and to guarantee the successful outcome of the works. 1. Programme set up The DDS Team discussed all elements of the project and the project path was discussed… read more →
Review DDS is committed to delivering a quality and robust solution for our Clients and as such operates a process of continual improvement and review as part of our ISO9001 Quality Management System. This means that the project will be continuously monitored from the outset, through until successful completion as follows: Preparation Stage up and agree key milestones and activities.… read more →
Fire Safety Risk Assessment As previously identified fire safety risk assessments will be completed, based on PAS79:2012 NSi BAFE SP205-Part 1 approved templates. For each template / property visited fire safety risk assessors will be allocated a target time to complete the survey in full and then write up the subsequent report. This is intended to be an average time;… read more →
Project Management The DDS Project Manager role is critical to the success of this project and provides an important interface “on the ground” between the following parties: It is envisaged that the Project Manager will be responsible for the following: Ensuring NSi BAFE SP205 Quality Standards In conjunction with Client project management team select Fire Safety Risk Assessors to be… read more →
Preparation (including PYRAMID™ set up) Meet with Client representatives. Establish / understand policies for each property category including: Fire safety policy and procedures Training policy Maintenance and testing regimes (e.g. PPM, Gas, Electricity, P.A.T., Fire) Responsible Persons / Competent Persons. Establish correct contact details for each property category and building security access. Establish correct contact details for the Client project… read more →
Introduction The purpose of this document is to clearly set out how DDS proposes to implement and successfully deliver a quality Fire Safety Risk Assessment programme. Successful Outcomes On Time (each FRA delivered hard copy and soft copy within 7 working days) On Budget (FRA works completed within the budget constraints of contract) Queries (resolved within 2 working days) Summary… read more →
