Osterna Ltd

We aim to be the first choice for Fire Risk Assessments and are committed to making sure that our services achieve that ambition. Osterna delivers BAFE-accredited fire risk assessments that help you manage compliance across a portfolio, with clear reports and practical recommendations. Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, we also cover fire door inspections, fire safety testing and estate health and safety assessments.

Services

• Fire risk assessments: a written assessment of fire hazards and precautions, required for most non-domestic premises and the common parts of flats under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Fire alarm systems: design, installation and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems, usually to BS 5839.
• Fire door inspections: checking fire doors, frames, seals, closers and gaps so they hold back fire and smoke as designed.

Who they work with

• Schools and education

Questions worth asking before you hire

• For fire risk assessments and fire door work, ask whether the assessor is on a recognised register (such as IFSM, IFE or a third-party certification scheme like BAFE SP205 or FIRAS) and how long reports take to turn around.
• For fire alarms, extinguishers and emergency lighting, ask whether the firm is third-party certificated (for example BAFE or NSI) and which British Standard they service to.
• For health and safety support, ask about the consultant’s qualifications (for example NEBOSH or Chartered IOSH membership) and whether they are on the OSHCR register.

Location

Based in Cheshire. Contact them to check whether they cover your area.