Fire Risk Assessor 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Fire Risk Assessor 2 Fire Risk Assessor This presentation has been prepared to provide users and potential purchasers of Fire Risk Assessor with a brief overview of the product and the benefits it offers

Fire Risk Assessor 3 Overview Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor has been specifically designed to assist duty holders, fire risk assessors surveyors and consultants to comply with their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 The software has been prepared by practising engineers and safety professionals who have a detailed understanding and knowledge of Fire Risk Assessments, Building Structures and general fire safety legislation

Fire Risk Assessor 4 Who would use the software? Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor is primarily aimed at those undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, this includes: Fire Safety Consultants Building/Property Managers Business owners Building Surveyors Facilities Managers Architects and Engineers Organisations providing advice to others about Fire Safety issues Landlords and Tenants In fact anyone who has responsibility for the management of a non-domestic property

Fire Risk Assessor 5 What does it do? Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor provides: An electronic database to assist in the identification and management of fire safety risks within the workplace A fully electronic data collection and assessment system which utilises simple pull down menus and point and click options A solution which is fully compliant with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 A Pocket PC based solution for carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and for collating electronic data collected in the field in ‘Real Time’ Automatically generated Fire Risk Assessment Record Sheets from the information collected on the Pocket PC

Fire Risk Assessor 6 What are the benefits? Fire Risk Assessor The benefits of using Fire Risk Assessor include: A simple easy to use and practical, graphical interface which requires no specific IT knowledge. In fact you can be up and running within minutes of loading the software! All data added to the database is entered on a form, which is displayed on a single screen, meaning that all your data and information for a specific assessment is always close to hand Fire Risk Assessor up to 50%, The collection and processing of survey data using Fire Risk Assessor on a Pocket PC has been shown to reduce the time taken to complete Fire Risk Assessments by up to 50%, meaning that the system pays for itself in next to no time! Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor can be used to collect information during Fire Risk Assessments in ‘ real-time ’, recording all of the information required for entry into the management database

Fire Risk Assessor 7 What are the benefits? (Cont.) Fire Risk Assessor The information on the Pocket PC can be simply downloaded into the Fire Risk Assessor Database from where it can then be updated and amended as changes in workplace occur. This therefore creates a 'Live' updateable Fire Safety Management System The Fire Risk Assessment Record Sheets can be printed off and used within survey reports and management plans The Fire Risk Assessment Record Sheets can also be circulated in electronic format, such as Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) or Microsoft Document Imaging (.MDI) (users will need the Adobe Acrobat or MS Document Imaging software to exchange documents electronically) The software can be used to help manage Fire Safety issues within a single property, or alternatively within multiple properties in multiple locations For surveyors/consultants, the software not only helps to improve the efficiency of surveys, but it also provides a detailed template for the production of comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Risk Assessor 8 Ensuring Compliance Fire Risk Assessor Whilst Fire Risk Assessor will not eliminate the hazards or dangers associated with fire safety in a building, it can help duty holders to manage the dangers and control the risks Fire Risk Assessor Furthermore the use of Fire Risk Assessor can help to demonstrate how duty holders are complying with their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire Risk Assessor With the management of Fire Safety issues, and the requirement for undertaking Fire Risk Assessments now being placed firmly in the hands of individual businesses, Fire Risk Assessor provides the perfect solution to assist both surveyors and duty holders with the management of fire safety issues

Fire Risk Assessor 9 Key Features Fire Risk Assessor The following slides provide more information on the key features of Fire Risk Assessor Whilst this presentation does not cover all of the components included in the software, we feel that it should provide a comprehensive overview of the product and its features The only computer skills you need to operate the software is to know how to point a mouse, click the mouse buttons and use the keyboard to type in text

Fire Risk Assessor 10 The powerful in-built database means that an almost unlimited number of Fire Risk Assessments may be carried out before the Pocket PC is synchronised with its desktop PC, each assessment is uniquely identified and automatically time stamped. As shown by the example screens to the right, each Fire Risk Assessment contains all of the information needed to complete a comprehensive fire risk assessment. Other information required for the management and assessment of risks is also collected.

Fire Risk Assessor 11 Navigating your way through the Pocket PC Fire Risk Assessor software is simple! You can either click the Previous or Next buttons, or click on the return to contents hyperlink which is displayed at the bottom of every page. From the contents page you can then jump to the required page/section. Navigating your way through the Pocket PC Fire Risk Assessor software is simple! You can either click the Previous or Next buttons, or click on the return to contents hyperlink which is displayed at the bottom of every page. From the contents page you can then jump to the required page/section.

Fire Risk Assessor 12 Downloading the survey data from your Pocket PC is simple. All you need to do is place your Pocket PC into its docking cradle, start the Pocket PC Creations Software (this is supplied as part of Fire Risk Assessor) and press the Synchronise button on the desktop. This starts the synchronisation process and automatically downloads all survey data from the Pocket PC to the Fire Risk Assessor management database. Downloading the survey data from your Pocket PC is simple. All you need to do is place your Pocket PC into its docking cradle, start the Pocket PC Creations Software (this is supplied as part of Fire Risk Assessor) and press the Synchronise button on the desktop. This starts the synchronisation process and automatically downloads all survey data from the Pocket PC to the Fire Risk Assessor management database.

Fire Risk Assessor 13 Fire Risk Assessor Switchboard The first screen you will encounter in the management database is the Fire Risk Assessor Switchboard. This enables users to view supporting information such as the Quick Start User Notes; create new FRA Record Sheets, open existing FRA Record Sheets, print selected FRA Record Sheets or exit the software.

Fire Risk Assessor 14 FRA Record Sheet Whenever you open an existing Record Sheet or create a new Record Sheet, you will be presented with the FRA Record Sheet screen. Data is simply entered into the data sheet by clicking on the appropriate box and selecting an option from the pull down menu or by typing text into the box. There is no limit on the number of Record Sheets you can have and Record Sheets can be viewed/selected by Project Number or the FRA Ref fields. FRA Record Sheet Whenever you open an existing Record Sheet or create a new Record Sheet, you will be presented with the FRA Record Sheet screen. Data is simply entered into the data sheet by clicking on the appropriate box and selecting an option from the pull down menu or by typing text into the box. There is no limit on the number of Record Sheets you can have and Record Sheets can be viewed/selected by Project Number or the FRA Ref fields.

Fire Risk Assessor 15 No specialist computer skills or IT knowledge is required to use and operate the software, all functions have been automated, meaning that all you need to do is point and click with your mouse, and enter text via the keyboard. Shortcuts have been incorporated into the software to sort and print the FRA Record Sheets meaning that all you have to do is click the appropriate button.

Fire Risk Assessor 16 What the FRA Record Sheet Looks like Insert photographs & images into the record sheets

Fire Risk Assessor 17 Application and Use Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor can be used by all persons responsible for the management of properties and for the control of fire safety issues within their premises Fire Risk Assessor The Fire Risk Assessor package can help organisations to maintain and manage their fire safety responsibilities, through the carrying out of systematic and comprehensive fire risk assessments

Fire Risk Assessor 18 Specifications System Requirements: Processor - Pentium III or newer Recommended 128MB RAM or higher CD ROM drive Operating system Windows 98/2000/XP Microsoft Access 2000/2002/2003/XP Adobe Acrobat Reader Windows Mobile for Pocket PC for use with handheld Pocket PC’s Microsoft Activesync (Pocket PC communications Software)

Fire Risk Assessor 19 Pricing The price of our software is all inclusive and includes for not only the software itself, but also for: Updates to the version of software you have purchased Ongoing technical support Unlike most other software providers, we do not charge an annual maintenance fee There are no hidden costs to pay!!

Fire Risk Assessor 20 How to Purchase Fire Risk Assessor Fire Risk Assessor may be purchased by phone or from our online shop by logging on to: As you proceed through the checkout you will be asked if you want to make an online credit/debit card purchase or you may alternatively print off you order and send it to us with a cheque or postal order for the required sum. If you require any further information, please us on:

Fire Risk Assessor 21 Thank You For Your Interest