M&C hotels are required to carry out a fire risk assessment. Only the Health and Safety Manager at Millennium Gloucester & Bailey's Hotels has the authority to undertake fire risk assessments on behalf of the organisation. A specialist external contractor or firefighter may also be responsible for this task. A fire risk assessment is a formalized examination of the following: Fire hazards (fuel, ignition and oxygen sources) Means of fire detection Means of fire fighting Means of evacuation This is done with a view to highlighting the most likely causes of fire in a building and making recommendations to help reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring and people being trapped by it. Possible improvements during a risk assessment may include: Installing more fire alarm triggers Installing the sprinkler system Installing more fire detectors Reducing evacuation times/escape route lengths Supply additional escape routesProvision of more fire signsRemoval of redundant/extraneous materialsImproved fire safety training programsAppointment of fire marshalsA copy of the fire risk assessment is kept on company files at audit purposes and should be delineated with details of action taken.2.3 FIRE COMMISSIONERS A sufficient number of people should be appointed as fire marshals (usually one per department) and trained to implement fire safety measures. The duties and responsibilities that fire marshals are expected to carry out are stated in writing to each fire marshal. Fire marshals receive appropriate training to ensure they can carry out their duties: Assess fire risks Be trained to fight a fire safely in its early stages Spot and report fire risks a leading role in fire drills. Taking appropriate action... middle of paper ... but clearly could have been, then this may be a dangerous event that should be reported immediately. Further details of reportable injuries, illnesses and hazardous events can be found at www.riddor.gov.uk.CHAPTER 2WORK SAFETY2.1 RISK ASSESSMENTIn order to assess the risk(s) involved ) related to health and safety in the workplace, a risk An assessment must be carried out. The process is carried out by assessing the risk(s) arising from a hazard(s) and taking into account the quality of any of the existing controls. This determines whether the risk(s) are acceptable or not and, if necessary, introduces additional control measures. This procedure is used to describe proactive methods used to identify risks and hazards within the organization and either to eliminate those risks or hazards or to determine adequate control measures regarding all work activities..