Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Smartlog?
- Do I have to worry about being prosecuted under the new Fire Regulations?
- I've never had a Fire Officer visit so why should I bother with the Fire Legislation?
- What happens if my records are destroyed in a fire?
- Surely paper records will suffice?
- Who can use Smartlog?
- Do I need to be fully computer literate to use Smartlog?
- What about the Data Protection act, is this an issue?
Any Other Questions?
If you have a question that isn't covered here, we'll be happy to help you!
What is Smartlog?
Smartlog is an expert fire risk management system that monitors and audit controls all of your Fire Safety policies and procedures together with having an application to complete fire training for all members of staff and completing a fire risk assessment.
Do I have to worry about being prosecuted under the new Fire Regulations?
NO! Not if you are using Smartlog correctly, it will automatically monitor and control all of your processes for you.
I've never had a Fire Officer visit so why should I bother with the Fire Legislation?
As with any business it makes good sense to stay on the right side of the law, however it also makes the employees feel more valued and protects your business from any possible disruptions ensuring strong business continuity.
What happens if my records are destroyed in a fire?
You will need to provide evidence that all your fire checks were being carried out and that you had a robust process in place to avoid a fire I the first place. With Smartlog all your records and procedures are safe and can be accessed instantly.
Surely paper records will suffice?
Paper records can provide evidence that procedures are in place, but they are cumbersome and can get lost! It also requires excessive time to be spent on ensuring that they are up to date and do not necessarily provide a robust audit trail. If a paper based system is in place you will also have the outlay of training members of staff and having them away from their working practices for a minimum of 2 hours. Smartlog is quick, simple, effective, and compliant!
Who can use Smartlog?
Smartlog is developed for any non-domestic property. It can be adapted to accommodate a small corner shop or pub up to a large Corporate Company with large numbers of outlets or locations.
Do I need to be fully computer literate to use Smartlog?
No. If you can use the internet and search on Google etc. you will be able to use Smartlog. The system was designed to be very user friendly and take into consideration those of us that have limited capability with computers.
What about the Data Protection act, is this an issue?
No. There is no confidential information stored on the system. All information would be available for public record anyway.