Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessments in Athlone

Safer Solutions provides fire risk assessments, Legionella risk assessments, Legionella water sampling, water tank cleaning and disinfection, and fire extinguisher sales and maintenance for businesses in Athlone, Co. Westmeath and nearby towns including Moate, Ballinasloe, Mullingar and Roscommon.

Fire risk assessments in Athlone

Under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 (section 18(2)), the person in control of a premises must take reasonable measures to guard against fire and to protect people if one occurs. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 also requires employers to manage risks to employees. A fire risk assessment looks at fire hazards, escape routes, detection and alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, housekeeping and procedures, and gives you a written report with practical actions. Read more about our fire risk assessments.

Legionella risk assessments and sampling in Athlone

Legionella bacteria can grow in water systems that are warm, stagnant or poorly maintained. A Legionella risk assessment reviews your water systems and recommends control measures in line with the HPSC National Guidelines for the Control of Legionellosis in Ireland (2009). Sampling tests the water, with samples analysed by an independent accredited laboratory. See our Legionella risk assessments and sampling and the guide to sampling versus risk assessment.

Water tank cleaning and disinfection

Cold water storage tanks that are dirty or poorly covered can contribute to Legionella risk. We clean and disinfect tanks where needed. Find out why tank cleaning and disinfection matters.

Fire extinguishers

We supply and maintain fire extinguishers, including annual servicing. See fire extinguisher sales and maintenance.

Premises we help in Athlone

• Retail units and shopping centres
• Nursing homes and healthcare settings
• Schools and colleges
• Hotels and hospitality
• Offices, warehouses and industrial units

Every premises is different, so we tailor the assessment to how your building is used and who is in it. Browse our guides for practical advice.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Athlone and Co. Westmeath?

Yes. We work across Ireland, including Athlone and the surrounding area.

What is the difference between a Legionella risk assessment and sampling?

A risk assessment reviews your water system and identifies risks and control measures. Sampling tests the water for Legionella bacteria. Many premises need both.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

It should be reviewed regularly and whenever the premises, occupancy or layout changes significantly. We can advise on what suits your building.

Athlone at a glance: fire and water safety for local premises

Athlone sits on the River Shannon in the middle of the country, and its built-up area spreads across both County Westmeath and County Roscommon. The 2022 Census counted 22,869 people in the town, making it the largest in Westmeath. Because of its central position, many of the businesses we assess here serve customers from several counties: hotels and guesthouses, shopping centres and town-centre retail, offices, schools and the college campus, nursing homes and food premises.

Larger multi-tenant buildings such as shopping centres and mixed-use blocks raise a particular question: who is responsible for which part of the fire safety arrangements? The duty under section 18(2) of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 falls on the person having control of the premises, so landlords, managing agents and tenants should agree who looks after alarms, emergency lighting and escape routes. Our guides on fire alarm testing and records and emergency lighting show what should be checked and recorded.

Where a business straddles the county boundary, the local fire authority depends on which side of the Shannon it stands, either Westmeath County Council or Roscommon County Council. Ask us if you are unsure. When you are ready, contact us for a free written quote.