WHAT IS A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT?

WHAT IS A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT?

A fire risk assessment systematically identifies fire hazards, determines who is at risk, and evaluates safety measures to reduce or eliminate risks and protect people in case of a fire.

What do you find in a fire Assessment

What do you find in a fire Assessment

Sources of Ignition,

  1. Portable heaters and lighting

  2. Overloaded or damaged extension leads

  3. Smoking in designated areas

  4. Kitchen appliances (microwave, toaster)

Sources of Fuel

  1. Office furniture and fabric chairs

  2. Curtains, carpets, and soft furnishings

  3. Cleaning chemicals and aerosols

  4. Waste bins containing combustible materials

Structural features that will allow fire to spread

  1. Unsealed gaps around service ducts and cables

  2. False ceilings that could conceal smoke and heat

  3. Stairwells or shafts that act as vertical fire spread routes

  4. Wooden doors without fire-resisting properties

Means of Escape

  1. Fire doors fitted with self-closing devices

  2. Illuminated exit signs

  3. Emergency lighting along escape routes

  4. External assembly point located in car park area

Fire Alarm and Detection

  1. Manual call points located near exits

  2. Alarm tested weekly and maintained by approved contractor

  3. Automatic alarm linked to monitoring station after hours

Management of Fire Safety

  1. Staff receive induction and annual refresher training

  2. Fire drills conducted twice a year

  3. Fire wardens appointed for each department

  4. Maintenance and testing logs kept for all fire equipment

Fire Fighting Equipment & Fixed Fire-Fighting Installations

  1. Fire blankets in kitchen areas

  2. Sprinkler system installed in storage area

  3. All equipment inspected and serviced annually

Be safe.

Whatever it is, You need a fire risk assessment.

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