Second Sight Risk Management

23/08/2026

Setting up a new business and forgotten to order your fire extinguishers? 🧯🧯🧯

Need a replacement extinguisher commissioned in a hurry?

We always keep a selection of various extinguishers and signage in stock ready for businesses needing them as soon as possible - after all fire safety can't wait!

Got more time, a bigger premises or need something a little bit different? We've got a selection of trade contacts that can help us meet your needs quickly and at competitive rates.

When you buy from us, our BAFE examined technicians are available to commission your extinguishers to BS 5306, making sure your appliances are positioned properly and ready for operation should they be needed.

We're also trained to help identify the hazards at your property and advise on the extinguishers that you need - no upsell or hidden costs.

Get in touch today for a free quote!

14/05/2026

We've been a bit quiet lately, but we've not gone anywhere!

We've been getting started on a large design project with a new customer, helping them to navigate the joys of BS9999 and Approved Document B to ensure life safety in their new warehouse.

Also really pleased to work again with a previous customer in ensuring that one of their new properties is compliant and fire risk mitigated. Fantastic to see them carry over lessons from our fire risk assessment of their other property, a bed and breakfast, before our visit - always nice to be listened to 😅

The CPD continues, more formally this time with two FireQual certificates arriving in the post, and our trainee preparing for their final assignment for their fire risk assessment diploma with National Safety Academy | NSA. We've got everything crossed for them🤞

But of course, there's no such thing as being too busy - if you need any assistance with fire risk assessment, fire strategy or insurance risk management, do get in touch!

30/04/2026

And who said CPD can't be fun?!

Second Sight Risk Management took a road trip to the NEC, Birmingham yesterday for the Fire Safety Event (FSE) - it was great to meet suppliers and witness the innovation being brought to the industry, as well as attending some fascinating lectures. We'll definitely be bringing this knowledge to our future assessments.

And while there were representatives of various accrediting bodies at the show, Hannah won the highest accolade of all - stacking five boxes in the right order in 10 seconds 😅 Only 7 people had done it in two days so she's definitely one to watch!

27/04/2026

Is doing your own fire risk assessment REALLY saving money? 🔥💰

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire risk assessments to be undertaken in commercial and multiple occupancy residential properties. It doesn’t matter if you have clients in your home or you’re in a large industrial unit, you still need a fire risk assessment!

To be compliant with law and protect lives, these assessments must be suitable and sufficient and be completed by a person with a suitable level of competency.

The complexity of a premises, including the nature of is occupants, usage and construction affect the level of competency needed, and if you’re not experienced in this field, it’s easy to overlook essential information.

Afterall, you don’t know what you don’t know!

But what you don’t know can also increase the risk of a fire at your premises and the safety of those using it, having a huge impact on your business and its reputation.

At Second Sight Risk Management, we’ve been assessed as competent by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, and are registered on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) for Tier 2 fire risk assessments, so you know you’re getting quality advice.

So, if you’d like to discuss fire risk assessments or need help with your health and safety compliance, get in touch with Second Sight Risk Management today!

We don’t do hard sell and can provide no obligation quotes, as well as advise on suitable guidance to help reduce your fire risk.

23/04/2026

We're delighted to have been invited to exhibit at Mid Devon District Council's Landlord Networking Event 2026! 🏠

We've got our banner ready and are looking forward to meeting local landlords soon, offering fire risk assessment, and health and safety compliance guidance for residential and commercial properties alike.

If you're attending, come and have a chat on 13th May at Upton Barn & Walled Garden, Cullompton.

Tickets are still available: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/private-sector-housing/private-landlords/landlord-networking-events/

15/04/2026

How many policy conditions is too many? 👀

A recent survey saw us discussing THIRTY ONE individual conditions with a simple hospitality risk. 🤯

We’re all guilty of not ‘reading the small print’ at some point in our lives, only for it to come back and bite us later. But when it comes to your Insurance Policy, adhering to conditions can be pivotal in deciding whether you receive a payment at arguably one of the most crucial and stressful times that your business could face.

Can you honestly say that you’re aware of ALL of your conditions?

Here’s some examples that have caught clients out recently:

🛖 3 yearly EICR required because of the presence of a thatched roof. Insured’s electrician had recommended 5 yearly intervals as would likely be recommended by most under BS 7671.

⚠️ Door mats MUST be present at all entrances to the property in order to prevent slips and trips.

🍟 Kitchen extraction ducting must be cleaned 6 monthly, despite the Insured’s contractor advising annual cleaning based on wet film thickness tests.

So even though you may be adhering to industry best practice or regulations, you could accidentally be breaching policy conditions and risk not receiving a payout in the event of a loss at your property.

This is an example of where risk engineering can be crucial for the Insured as well as the Insurer – taking time to discuss policy conditions, although not the most exciting, makes clients aware of how they can ensure they’re compliant and receive the compensation they deserve should they need it.

This shouldn’t be an exercise in informing on clients to Insurers, rather a means to help potential oversight for very busy people who often have better things to do!

Whatever your opinion on policy conditions – sensible risk mitigation or ‘traps’ to prevent payouts – the fact is that unless you negotiate these out of your policy, you need to toe the line.

If you feel that you might benefit from someone casting an eye over your policy conditions, helping with compliance or undertaking a fire risk assessment at your premises, we can help – just get in touch.

[email protected]

08/04/2026

Annnnnnd we’ve done it! 🥳

We’ve been assessed by the The Institute of Fire Safety Managers - IFSM as suitably competent to undertake Intermediate/Tier 2 Fire Risk Assessments and our listing on the National Fire Risk Assessor Register (NFRAR) has been upgraded.

This means we can now assess more complex and higher risk buildings such as mid-rise residential blocks, hotels, small manufacturing environments, public venues and schools.

If you need a fire risk assessment or simply a no obligation quote, get in touch today via messenger or on our website:

www.secondsightrm.co.uk

01/04/2026

We’ve very much enjoyed working with local Tiverton businesses recently!

Following continued growth, Diamond Estate Agents came to us for help completing a fire risk assessment, as well as for health and safety advice & documentation production. It was great meeting the team and seeing behind the scenes of a premises we’ve passed hundreds of times.

We’ve also been working with Five Cedars Health & Beauty to produce their fire risk assessment, ensuring customers are both pampered and safe. Definitely one of the nicer environments that we’ve worked in – it’s not often our work is accompanied by a soothing ambient soundtrack!

Travel takes Second Sight Risk Management all over the country, so being able to walk down to a client is a welcome change.

No travel time also means we can offer very competitive rates, and we’re always nearby if you need us again.

If you need any support with your fire risk assessment or occupational health & safety, get in touch today via messenger or our website:

Fire risk assessments for businesses, residential complexes & holiday let owners, plus insurance risk surveys. National Fire Risk Assessor Registered. Based in Tiverton, Devon.