The latest podcast from Fire Safety Matters featured an interview with Stephen Adams, Chief Executive of BAFE. Brian Sims, recently appointed Editor of FSM Magazine, discussed a multitude of subjects in the segment. This included BAFE’s Don’t Just Specify, Verify! Campaign stressing the importance of that checking your chosen contractor is appropriately Third Party Certificated.
Stephen Adams also discussed the recent comments regarding fire risk assessments in the House of Commons, the growing portfolio of fire safety schemes at BAFE and enforcement of current fire safety legislation.
Future of the fire safety
The interview can be heard in full on episode 3 of the FSM Podcast (Stephen Adams's interview begins at 18:20). To round up the interview, Brian Sims asked Stephen if he wished to use the platform to say anything regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic situation and what this meant for the future of the fire safety industry.
Stephen responded by covering a few areas, the first being high praise for the many BAFE Registered Companies, from large nationals to smaller organizations, who continue their commitment to quality through Third Party Certification.
fire safety processes and procedures
The next stage really is promoting out to end users that they can’t just buy their services at any price"
Regarding the current situation, Stephen Adams stated: “Times are very hard; we know that many of our (registered) companies simply haven’t been able to carry out any work at all. We recognize that as soon as things start to open up, they’ll want to get back to work and generate cash."
He adds, "The next stage really is promoting out to end users that they can’t just buy their services at any price. There are new disasters down the way somewhere, they will happen. One of the key things, as companies come out of lockdown, is that they can ill afford to have a fire. Please ensure that your fire safety processes and procedures are fully up to speed, have been properly maintained and comply (with any changes made to the building for coronavirus safety measures).”
adequate fire protection at Work
Addressing the commercial industry, Stephen Adams concluded: “Fire is devastating. As part of your get-back-to-work plans, make sure that your protection is adequate and that it works so that your staff, building, customers and stock are protected. (As we come out of lockdown, we want companies to) stay safe, and pick up your business. We all want to get back to business.”
