Combined Workplace H&S Fire Risk Assessment

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Health & Safety Management

• Are there adequate controls on contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current Health and Safety information poster visible with completed details?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a copy of the organisations Employers Liability insurance certificate displayed or available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a system to control access to the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a written Health and Safety policy for the organisation in control of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any roof areas with unrestricted access

  Yes

  No

• Is there a current Asbestos Management Survey in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Risk Assessments

• Are there site-specific risk assessments for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous <br>to Health)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has an assessment been made regarding facilities provided for proper access and <br>provision for all persons as required under the Equality Act 2010?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there site specific risk assessments and maintenance programmes in place for <br>powered operated doors/gates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a DSE (Display Screen Equipment) risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Manual Handling risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a Lone Worker risk assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has a First Aid needs assessment been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Accidents and Incidents

• Is there a accident book on site and is it readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lifts

• Are arrangements in place for statutory inspections of lifts and lifting equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Internal Environment

• Are pedestrian routes free from slip and/or trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any changes in levels or other areas that might require hand rails?

  Yes

  No

• Are there changes in levels and/or surfaces in the building[s] that may require marking <br>or anti-slip material?

  Yes

  No

• Do cleaners ensure they reduce the risk of slips by using adequate signs, barriers and <br>cleaning wet floors etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do cleaners ensure all their work equipment and/or materials are locked away?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the premises being generally maintained in a clean and tidy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are unavoidable high level obstructions such as low beams or pipe work appropriately <br>marked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any internal fixtures and fittings that appear to be insecure?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any areas of obvious issues with damp and/or mould?

  Yes

  No

• Does the artificial lighting appear adequate in assessed internal areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any obvious requirements for Health and Safety signage, other than those <br>required under the Fire Safety Order?

  Yes

  No

• Other internal environment hazards or deficiencies observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Welfare Facilities

• Is there considered to be a sufficient number of sanitary conveniences provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable facilities provided for the safe disposal of sanitary waste?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Structure

• Do windows and/or doors open into walkways where significant collisions could take <br>place?

  Yes

  No

• Are there any obvious areas where windows require devices to restrict opening?

  Yes

  No

• Does the general building structure appear adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste Management

• Is all waste at the central collection or storage areas reasonably secured and in a clean <br>and tidy condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other waste management hazards or deficiencies observed

External Environment

• Are external walkways and steps in reasonable condition with no obvious slip or trip <br>hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other external environment hazards or deficiencies observed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Building Occupation and Fire Strategy

• What is the main use for the building[s] including the fire strategy?

• Type of occupier?

• Approximate number of occupants?

• Persons at risk?

• Who is the person responsible for fire safety?

Construction

• What is the height of the building in storeys including ground level?

• When was the property constructed?

• Is the property purpose built or a conversion?

• What is the general building construction?

• What is the overall condition of the property?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

Electrical

• Are electrical installations subject to periodic inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) been carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there measures in place to limit the use of and damage to trailing leads?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are extension leads and adaptors being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other hazards or deficiencies observed

Smoking

• Is smoking prohibited in relevant parts of the building and where required are suitable <br>designated areas provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a No Smoking Sign at the entrance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other hazards or deficiencies observed?

Heating

• Are all Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) installations maintained to <br>manufacturers guidelines?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are portable and/or fixed heaters clear of combustible materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other hazards or deficiencies observed

Cooking

• Are kitchen equipment and appliances in good condition and clear of combustible <br>materials?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Arson

• Are all reasonable measures in place to protect unauthorised entry to premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there combustible materials in close proximity to building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk from arson or accidental ignition in external waste bins which could affect <br>the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of arson by access to letterbox?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Detection and Alarm

• Is there adequate provision of a fire detection and/or fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Fighting Equipment

• Is there reasonable provision of fire extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there reasonable provision of fire blankets?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there reasonable provision of fixed fire fighting installations? (Sprinkler etc)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Escape

• Are all escape routes clear of combustible materials and obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are travel distances within guidelines for the type of premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the fire separation of floors and compartments considered to be satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire exits easily and immediately openable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate provision of self closing fire resisting doors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire resisting doors to cupboards, stores and service ducts etc, kept locked where <br>required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all fire resisting doors fitted with appropriate label signage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there considered to be a reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there considered to be a reasonable standard of emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Testing and Maintenance

• Is the fire detection and/or fire alarm system subject to routine tests and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the emergency lighting system subject to routine tests and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire extinguishers serviced annually?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are external escape stairs and gang ways periodically examined by a competent <br>person?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the fire exits and fire doors subject to periodic inspection and maintenance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are routine fire safety checks carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Evacuation

• Residential property - Are there adequate emergency action plans and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Commercial property - Are there adequate emergency action plans and procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular fire evacuation drills carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire procedures for visitors and outside contractors in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has consideration been given to the evacuation of disabled persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Training

• Are persons expected to carry out the role of fire marshals given appropriate training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff given fire awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Other hazards or deficiencies observed.

Facilities

• Is information provided for fire fighting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there reasonable access for fire engines and fire fighters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

History Notices and Advice

• Is there evidence of any recent fires and/or other fire loss experience?

  Yes

  No

• Does the organisation have access to fire safety advice and assistance from competent <br>persons?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a current fire safety prohibition, enforcement or deficiency notice issued by the <br>local fire authority?

  Yes

  No

• Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk <br>assessment, is it considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these <br>premises is:

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Taking into account the nature of the premises and the occupants, as well as the fire <br>protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk <br>assessment, is it considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire be:<br>

  SLIGHT HARM

  MODERATE HARM

  EXTREME HARM

• Accordingly, BASED ON THE BELOW MATRIX t the risk to life from fire at these premises has been assesed

  

• Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the <br>hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

RISK IMPROVEMENT PLAN

• Are there recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 1 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 2 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 3 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 4 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 5 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 6 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 7 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 8 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 9 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH

• Are there further recommendations for risk improvement?

  Yes

  No

• Item 10 - Priority

  LOW

  MEDIUM

  HIGH