Fire Risk Assessment

• Fire Risk Assessment

• Company Address

• Type of Premises

• Average number of staff on duty

• Average number of other persons at location

• Other persons onsite Visitors/Contractors

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Fire Evacuation Procedures

• 1: Are suitable written evacuation procedures in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2: Are there suitable specific arrangements made for those with special needs?<br><br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3: Is a fire procedures notice displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4: Is a fire evacuation procedure notice displayed on each level of the premises at the exit to the stairway?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5: Is a fire evacuation procedure practiced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6: Is a fire evacuation procedure notice displayed in all staff rooms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Means of Escape

• 7: Are regular checks made to ensure that escape routes/gangways are free of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are floor surfaces on escape routes free of slipping/tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are wall coverings on escape routes non combustible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are escape stairs (including external) maintained in a safe condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Do exits lead to a place of safety e.g. away from traffic, clear of the building etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are all escape doors available for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are all escape doors operating satisfactorily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Are self closing devices on doors maintained in good working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 15. Are fire notices displayed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 16. If refuges are provided, are they signposted and kept clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 17. Are all escape routes illuminated by emergency lighting?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 18. Can all doors used for means of escape be opened easily and immediately without the use of a key, swipe card or keypad?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire alarm/detection system

• 19. Has a fire alarm system been installed to BS 5839, Part 4?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 20. Is the fire alarm system maintained in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 21. Are all “break glass” points clearly signposted and in working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 22. Is the fire alarm system audible in all parts of the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire-fighting equipment

• 23. Is the provision of fire fighting equipment adequate in relation to the risks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 24. Have they been serviced within the last year?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 25. Are they wall mounted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire Brigade

• 26. Is access for Fire Brigade vehicles available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 27. Are assembly points in safe areas, clear of the building and away from Fire Brigade vehicle access and parking?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 28. Has a specific person been assigned to liaise with Fire Brigade in the event of a fire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire precautions register

• 29. Is a Fire Precautions Register provided for these premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 30. Is it being completed correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Training

• 31. Do all staff receive fire safety awareness training on induction with annual refresher training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 32. Are there sufficient numbers of Fire Wardens?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 33. Are fire wardens trained in assisting evacuations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 34. Do all Fire Wardens hold current valid certificates of training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical safety

• 35. Are electrical cables sited where damage will be minimised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 36. Is portable electrical equipment inspected/tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 37. Is there a suitable procedure in place to prevent faulty equipment being used whilst awaiting repairs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 38. Are fixed installations inspected/tested ?<br> <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 39. Are electrical cupboards/switchrooms suitably identified i.e. “electrical hazard” sign and “authorised person only” sign?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 40. Is there restricted access i.e. access to authorised persons only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 41. Is there clear access to switchgear?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 42. Are any combustible materials stored at least one metre away from switchgear?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workplace fire prevention

• 43. Is all documentation required by fire safety legislation available for inspection at any time (e.g. Fire Risk Assessment)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 44. Is a fire plan available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 45. Is upholstery of furniture in compliance with the British Standard (usually signified by the Kite Mark) and is it in good condition?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 46. Are fire safety standards considered when ordering replacements for furnishings, furniture or equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 47. Is a no Smoking Policy enforced?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 48. Are “NO SMOKING” signs displayed, especially in higher risk areas such as lifts, kitchens and boiler rooms?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 49. Where smoking is permitted, are facilities for the disposal of smoking materials suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 50. Is the workplace regularly inspected to ensure that it is free of accumulated rubbish i.e. wastepaper or other materials which could catch fire or be set alight?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 51. Are metal bins (without plastic bin liners) provided in public areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 52. Are all public rooms inspected last thing at night to ensure that appliances have been switched off unless designed to stay on.?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 53. Are fat deposits removed regularly from ovens, ranges, fume hood extractors and ducts in kitchens?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 54. Is emergency lighting maintained in full working order?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 55. Is petrol used and stored in accordance with relevant Standards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 56. Is L.P.G. used and stored in accordance with relevant Standards?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other

• ACTION IDENTIFIED & DATE FOR COMPLETION OF ACTIONS:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Comments

This Fire Risk Assessment document should be reviewed on a regular basis. It must also be reviewed whenever any material changes take place in the workplace or any other change that may affect this risk assessment.

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