E.O.T. ARSON SURVEY v3

Information

STORE No & LOCATION
DATE
SITE CONTACT & ROLE
E-MAIL ADDRESS
ARSON RISK RATING High= previous incidents in area Normal= no previous known incidents
WASTE BINS - NUMBER & TYPE.
RECYCLING BINS - NUMBER & TYPE.
IS A COMPOUND PROVIDED FOR WASTE?

Physical Environment Questions

1. Does the store leave waste bins, cardboard, UOD's or pallets outside overnight? If Yes, indicate whether external storage is kept in a secure compound or not
Action and action owner.
2. Does neighbouring waste pose an arson risk to our store? If yes, record detail comments box.
Action and action owner.
3. Is access to the rear of the store restricted by perimeter fencing and gates? Describe the physical perimeter security arrangements? E.g. 2.5m wire fence topped with barbed wire.
Action and action owner.
4. Is there any out of hours security presence at the site? Describe the extent of cover and arrangements.
Action and action owner.
5. Is the rear of the store protected by monitored CCTV or any other security measures. Describe the extent of cover and arrangements for monitoring
Action and action owner.
6. Is the compound fully illuminated at night.? Check CCTV. If no, indicate what improvements would need for lighting to be adequate.
Action and action owner.
7. Is the storage area clear of vegetation and shrubbery? If no, what steps need to be taken to clear it?
Action and action owner.

8. How far, in metres, is the waste compound away from the building?
9. How is the compound constructed? E.g. 2.m Steel pallisade fencing
10. Is the compound sufficiently sized to contain all external waste/storage?
Action and action owner.
11. Are waste bins being kept inside the compound? If no, indicate why, in the comments box eg being used for shop fittings, other items etc.
Action and action owner.
12. Is the gate to the compound secured with a digital padlock, programmed to the store number, for waste collections that take place after hours?
Action and action owner.
13. FINGER TRAP RISK - Is the compound fitted with metal double, or single gate system that can swing inwards as well as outwards. Record if single or double.
Action and action owner.
14. FINGER TRAP RISK - Measure the gap between any finger trap point or where the 2 gates meet.

15. How far, in metres, are the bins kept away from the building?
16. Are the bins provided with locks
Action and action owner.
17. Were the bins locked at the time of the survey?
Action and action owner.
18. Are the bins secured to an immovable object with a combination padlock programmed to the store 4 digit number? If No, indicate the best location to secure the bins to reduce the risk of fire spread. If Yes, is this the best location?
Action and action owner.

19. Are there any operational process issues that are increasing the arson risk such as; - inadequate number of waste collections? - collections regularly missed? - overspill of waste bins? - size/ number of bins not adequate? - Inadequate collection arrangements for return of cardboard, UOD's, pallets etc If Yes feedback to the environment team.
Action and action owner.
20. Where compounds are provided, are store managers aware of their intended purpose? i.e. To store waste bins Relevant where they are being used to store shop fittings and the likes.
Action and action owner.
21. Are the external storage arrangements in line with the current store guidance on how to reduce he arson risk as defined on MSN? If No, inform store manager of required improvements the need to make.
Action and action owner.
22. Does the manager know where on MSN to find the above guidance? If No, advise - fire safety section, daily fire safety checks.
Action and action owner.
23. Does the manager know what number to contact to change waste arrangements? If No, advise - One Number, option 2, option 6.
Action and action owner.
Other Observations / Comments e.g. Evidence of smoking etc