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Posted By mark mackin
Hello All,
A member of our staff has made a request to the MD for permission to hold a bonfire party on site. The MD has come to me asking that I put a RA in place before he allows this to go ahead. People on site will be staff and their children. As part of the RA I will be giving consideration to
Barriers around the fire as segregation with spectator holding area.
Provision of extinguishers.
Designated person to ignite fireworks within a secure area (shop bought family packs).
First aid staff to attend.
Now I am sure that I will have missed a number of other relevant control measures and I would like your thoughts.
If this does not go ahead due to H&S my work life will become even more troublesome.
Thank you in advance
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Posted By Sally
Have a look on the HSE website - there is lots of useful info about holding a fun and safe bonfire party there.
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Posted By SBH
Wardens to ensure compliance with the barrier segragation.
Methods for igniting and safety measures.
Methods for extinguishing at the end of the evening.
Permission from the fire and rescue services.
Bonfire toffee for all kids and dental impact ....
Enjoy
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Posted By Bob Youel
also call the local LA [environmental area - EHO's]as burning on site may be deemed differently as to having a bonfire in a field - clean air / ground and all that
whilst it may sound petty I remember the smog that we use to have because there were no controls
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Posted By Stefan Daunt
I remember being asked to light a bonfire for general rubbish on an area of grass by my first employer after leaving school. Even in my naive youth I mentioned that the area for the bonfire had a gas main running under it. Just one to think of.
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Posted By MP Grayson
Have a bonfire at work and you may breach the Clean Air Act 1993 and its Regulations.
Crack on.
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Posted By Gareth W Jones
Hi Mark,
I recently helped out with carrying out a risk assessment for a large outdoor event (Ladies midnight walk) and I used the guidance material HSG 195, this guidance is predominately for outdoor music events, but was a great help with all its information.
Regards
Gareth
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Posted By Ian D.
AS MP Grayson suggested
Check thje EA I know of building sites being fined for having fires on site under EA legislation.
Here we go again H&S stoppignthe fun !
Regards
Ian
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Posted By Mike B
Fires on site are controlled through the waste management licensing regulations but as a one off event I dont think the EA or the LA would be particularly interested. However, since your fire is at a business premises, it might be a good idea to contact them just in case before you go any further. Obviously follow HSE and LA guidance and try to avoid using the event as an excuse to burn all your unwanted items and general rubbish from around your site and elsewhere.
To ensure that smoke and particularly dark smoke is kept to a minimum, you must know what materials are going to be burnt. Be careful of what the fire is made of and never add household rubbish, oily rags, rubber, plastics or any other material that is likely to create toxic fumes/ dark smoke. Aerosols or other pressurised containers should be excluded for obvious reasons. Only burn natural and untreated material which is dry enough to be burned quickly and with a minimum of smoke.
mike
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Posted By Fornhelper
Hi Mark
If you work with the advice given it looks as if the bonfire will be able to go ahead thanks to the advice and guidance provided by health & safety!!! Make sure this is acknowledged by the MD when he makes his welcome speech to all attending. :-)
Then think of all kudos you'll get instead of the trouble !!!
Enjoy
FH
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Many LA Trading Standards Departments are working in conjunction with local Fire Services, issuing information and guidance packs.Some schemes call for a (voluntary) registration.
Also ask your insurers!
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Posted By mark mackin
Thanks to all of you for your advice. Once again the people of this forum are so helpful.
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