Seaside Escape is a popular holiday park with over 50 static caravans, a small lodge, and shared amenities such as a café and recreational areas. As a holiday park with a transient population of guests, Seaside Escape faced challenges in ensuring the safety of its guests, especially during peak seasons when the park sees increased occupancy. Many guests were unfamiliar with the layout of the park, and there was a concern about the effectiveness of fire safety measures in emergency situations.
Why Fire Risk Assessments Are Essential for Park Operators
Challenges:
High turnover of guests: New guests arrived frequently, each unfamiliar with the layout and safety procedures.
Diverse accommodation types: Static caravans, lodges, and communal areas all required different fire safety measures.
Lack of clear communication: Guests were not always properly informed about fire safety procedures and evacuation routes.
Solution: Enox Risk Solutions was called in to conduct a comprehensive fire risk assessment of the park. Our team evaluated all areas of the park, including:
The accommodation units (static caravans and lodges) to assess fire risks, checking electrical systems, gas installations, and fire alarms.
Common areas, including the café, recreational areas, and public washrooms, for fire hazards such as overcrowding and fire escape routes.
Fire prevention measures,including the installation and condition of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting.
Based on our assessment, we recommended:
Installation of additional smoke detectors in each static caravan and lodge, along with regular checks and maintenance.
Clearly marked evacuation routes and assembly points throughout the park.
Enhanced fire safety signage at key locations, including fire exits and equipment.
Regular fire safety briefings and guest communication about fire safety procedures during check-in.
A fire safety training session for staff, ensuring they were prepared to handle emergencies effectively.
Results: After implementing our tailored recommendations, Seaside Escape significantly improved its fire safety measures. Key outcomes included:
Improved guest awareness of fire safety procedures through better signage and communication at check-in.
Enhanced staff readiness through fire safety training, ensuring they could efficiently evacuate guests in an emergency.
Compliance with UK fire safety regulations, reducing the risk of fire hazards and ensuring the safety of guests.
