Fire Risk Assessment Level1

• Fire Risk Assessment No.

• Location
  Address

• Building number?

• Business unit responsible for this area

  Terminals

  Commercial / Property

  Engineering

  Surface Transport

• Asset Owner?

• Landside or Airside location?

  Landside

  Airside

  Landside and Airside

• Do passengers have access to this area

  YES

  NO

• Conducted on

  Date

• Provisional Review Date?

• Level 1 Fire Risk Assessor

  Sign

Managing ignition sources. ( What can start a fire?).

• Are there any processes machinery or equipment in the area that generate heat?<br>(Include only those where there can be a reasonable anticipation of fire resulting from its use also check heat emitted fro might boxes and display cabinets. Look for signs of scorching or burning.)

  YES

  NO

• Is this equipment clean, maintained and well managed?<br>(Is it clean and free from dust? Are ventilation covers free from obstruction? Is it working normally, does it sound OK is there a cleaning and maintenance procedure in place?)

  YES

  NO

• Does cooking take place in this area?<br>(Microwave cookers are permitted unless they have a cooking/grill element fitted. They must be PAT tested.)<br>((Cooking facilities should be in a fire resistant room with heat detection. Microwave cookers are permitted in the area provided that they do not have cooking elements or grills fitted and that they have been PAT tested in the last 12 months)).

  YES

  NO

• Are there any deep fat frying cooking units in this area?<br>(Typically this will be in catering units. These should be checked every 3 months and control thermostats replaced annually with a calibration test.)<br>((There are GAL standards that must be complied with for this type of fryer. Information is contained in the Retail Fit-out Standard or is available from the Commercial Development team)).

  YES

  NO

• If deep fat frying does take place, is the area well managed? Is the fixed suppression system tested every 6 months?<br>(Is it clean? Is it working normally and is there a cleaning and maintenance procedure in place).<br>((Proper maintenance and cleaning regimes should be in place and be recorded. Fixed suppression units maintenance must be recorded and those records must be available.))

  YES

  NO

• Does electrical wiring (including electrical boxes) appear to be in good condition where visible?<br>(Wiring should be in good condition and electrical boxes should have annual inspection. Engineering instruction 535 refers.)<br>((Call for an electrician to review any wiring which is frayed or shows signs of ware or burning or where 'chocolate box' connections are visible.

  YES

  NO

• Are extension leads and multi-plug adaptors in use?<br>(Extension leads and multi-point adaptors should only be used for a temporary period and must be of an approved type.)<br>((Should be kept to a minimum and checked, tested and maintained by the service provider. Test records should be retained by the user.))<br>

  YES

  NO

• Have RCDs been function tested in the past 3 months and electrically tested within the past year?<br>(Residual current devices should be tested by testing the test button when an electrical appliance is plugged in. Evidence of a testing process should be available.)<br>((Provided where power sockets are accessible in the airport concourse or used to power installations such as vending machines in public areas.))

  YES

  NO

• Is lighting in the area cleaned and well managed?<br>(The light units should be free from dust, have no obvious discolouration / distortion and be free from damage. The lights should be working correctly.)<br>((Lighting should be fixed and not portable. There should be no combustible materials near to light fittings.))

  YES

  NO

• Is there any evidence of illicit smoking?<br>(Are there discarded smoking materials present? Can cigarette smoke be detected?)<br>((Smoking is only allowed in designated areas. Check the airport policy on smoking. Or consult the airport Fire Safety Manager.))

  YES

  NO

• Can someone easily set a fire in this area undetected?<br>(Look for areas where there is no CCTV or where staff are not normally present. Look for what can be set fire to easily.)<br>((Is CCTV evident? Are there frequent security checks and is access controlled? Is housekeeping good and is there an arson policy?))

  YES

  NO

• Are any portable heating devices in use in this area?<br>(The use of portable heaters and fan heaters is not recommended. Where they are used oil filled radiators are preferred.)<br>((All heaters to be fitted with suitable guards and fixed in position away from combustible materials.))

  YES

  NO

Fire load. Management of fuel.is there any evidence of illicit smoking?

• Are there large quantities of paperwork and cardboard files on open shelving?<br>(Only quantities for the days work should be available in the workplace.)<br>((Papers and textiles should not be placed near to a heat source. Unused materials to be returned to storage cupboards or drawers.))<br><br>

  YES

  NO

• Is any combustible waste stored in the area?<br>(Rubbish and combustible waste should be kept to a minimum. Look for bags of rubbish stored ready to be taken outside, skips and contractors 'wheelie' bins.)<br>((Waste should be cleared regularly and placed into suitable containers outside of the building, away from the fire exits and or rehanging structures.))

  YES

  NO

• Is the storage of waste material well managed?<br>(Is it clean, is there evidence of an effective cleaning regime? Are there large amounts of rubbish present?)<br>((There should be a cleaning regime in place. Access to any stored waste should be controlled to prevent arson.))

  YES

  NO

• Are there any 'easy' chairs or soft furnishings present? <br>(Check that this is supplied through he employer and not brought from home. Is there any damage that exposes the foam or cushion, this will increase the fire hazard.)<br>((Furniture coverings, foams, wall fabrics and curtains should be fire retardant.))

  YES

  NO

• Are there any highly flammable substances in the form of solids, liquids or gasses in the area, other than small quantities of aerosols?<br>(Only quantities for the days work should be available in the workplace.)<br>((Substances need to be stored in closed containers, small quantities can be stored in an approved metal cabinet. Unused material should be removed to an approved store. Flammable gasses should be stored outside in a secure area. Acetylene is only acceptable with special permission through GAL engineering.))

  YES

  NO

• Is there any compressed gas in the area?<br>(Includes any compressed gas canisters or cylinders, oxygen and abnormal amounts of aerosols.)<br>((Any cylinders / aerosols should be stored in a safe secure and well ventilated area. Only cylinders in use should be stored inside.))

  YES

  NO

• Is the storage of flammable substances suitable and well managed?<br>(Is it clean, are the containers checked regularly? Are containers suitable, can they be secured?)<br>((There should be a good cleaning and stock control regimes in place.))<br>

  YES

  NO

• Are there any combustible materials in close proximity to any ignition sources. <br>(Look for sources of ignition as detailed in the first section and check for combustible materials. Paper, rubbish etc.)<br>((There should be a cleaning regime in place supported by inspections.))

  YES

  NO

• Are there any banners or displays in public areas which if ignited could spread a fire? ( check for notice boards, posters, temporary signage. Check for anything the area user may have added. Check retail and tenant signage.)<br>((Any displays should limit the spread of flame. Certification should be provided for retail / tenant signage. Large displays of paper based signage should be discouraged.))

  YES

  NO

• Does a kitchen extract ductwork start in the area? <br>(Look for any ductwork going into the ceiling or walls, look for extractor units over jobs.)<br>((This would be unusual apart from catering and kitchen units.))

  YES

  NO

• Is there a well managed cleaning regime for the kitchen extract?<br>(Look for signs of grease buildup on the extract hood. Is the area clean? Do the staff know how and when the extract needs to be cleaned?)<br>((The cleaning should be recorded and grease levels monitored.))

  YES

  NO

• Have ceiling voids been checked for dust build up in the last year and cleared if necessary?<br>(Dust is a source of fuel that may cause rapid fire spread.)<br>((Inspections and any actions should be recorded.))

  YES

  NO

Escape. Providing a way to safety.

• Are means of escape provided for all occupants in the area including those with restricted mobility?<br>(A structural means forming an integral part of the building whereby persons may escape from fire by their own unaided efforts to a place of safety)<br>((An escape route includes fire doors, corridors and fire exits. People able to move along the route easily?))<br>

  YES

  NO

• Are exit routes identified?<br>( fire exit routes should be identified by the green and white 'running man' with directional arrows).<br>((Pictogram signage to be evident at change of direction where there is a choice of direction or level.))

  YES

  NO

• Can fire exit signage be clearly seen from all areas?<br>(You should be able to see at least one emergency exit sign from anywhere within the area.)<br>((Signage visible, without the need to search for it. If on a light-box, the sign should be illuminated although there are some "secret signs" that illuminate under specific conditions.))

  YES

  NO

• Are fire exit route free from obstruction?<br>(Fire exit routes must never be obstructed. Obstructions may include furniture, delivered goods or goods awaiting collection. Also included is anything that could cause a slip e.g. water leaks and spills).<br>((Procedures in place for regular checks of these routes, which should be recorded. Some doors can open against the direction of travel where the room occupancy is less than 60.))

  YES

  NO

• Do all fire exit routes lead to a place of safety?<br>(This can include an area of the building that is not in alarm or is in "alert". A place of safety is usually away from the building and allows people to disperse so not an enclosed courtyard.<br>((An evacuation plan is in place and staff should have been trained to identify and use escape routes.

  YES

  NO

• Are all internal fire compartment or internal doors on fire exit routes labelled as 'fire door'?<br>(Where doors are designed to form a barrier to fire and smoke, they must carry a blue and white notice showing the condition in which they should be left. EG. Fire door keep locked shut.)<br>((Are all fire doors correctly labelled and free to close if held open?))

  YES

  NO

• Are all self closing devices on fire doors operating correctly?<br>(A self closer is a device which is designed to ensure a door shuts properly after use. Some doors are held open and release on activation of the fire alarm system.)<br>((Checked, tested and maintained with records kept?))

  YES

  NO

• Is the fire door fit for purpose when closed?<br>(Does the door fit the frame well? Is glass intact? Are smoke seal brushes in place. Are there any holes in the door?)<br>((Are visual inspections regularly carried out and recorded.))

  YES

  NO

• Is the final exit door operating correctly. This is the last door to the place of safety?<br>(The final exit doors must be unlocked when the premises is in use. Security locked fire exits must release on the activation of the fire alarm system or be fitted with a single action opening device, a push pad or crash bar.)<br>((Inspection and tests are required and records kept. There will usual be a manual override fitted near security doors. Green break glass unit.))<br>

  YES

  NO

• Is emergency lighting provided?<br>(Emergency escape lighting is provided in almost all buildings)<br>((Inspection and test records are required))

  YES

  NO

• Are there designated assembly points?<br>(These are clearly marked designated locations in a safe external area.)<br>((Staff should be familiar with the location and the route to them clearly signed. Assembly points should be free from other dangers such as plant, traffic etc.))

  YES

  NO

• Is automatic fire detection provided in public areas, workrooms, storerooms, and in the final exit route?<br>(Look for detectors on the ceiling. Different types of fire detection may be found depending on the area. If you are not sure, consult the life safety team.)<br>((Inspection and test records are required to be kept.

  YES

  NO

• Is a fire alarm system installed?<br>(Look for manual call points and Saunders or bells)<br>((The system should be tested and records kept for audit purposes.))

  YES

  NO

• Are fire alarm call points clearly visible? Are fire action notices displayed?<br>(Manual call points must be mounted in conspicuous positions on fire exit routes and by the final fire exit door.)<br>((Call points should be easily accessible and may be highlighted by signage. Fire Action Notices should be prominently displayed and contain sufficient information.))

  YES

  NO

• Has a fire evacuation been conducted in the past 12 months?<br>(A planned test should take place every 12 months. Some areas have dispensation to to carry out these tests due to frequency of fire activations. Consult the life safety systems team for details.)<br>((Employees shall participate in the process and a record must be kept.))

  YES

  NO

• Is fire cladding complete around steel structures?<br>(Where materials are provided to cover structural steel columns or beams there should be no evidence of damage that exposes the steel.)<br>((Protection for steel may be provided by boxing in with boarding or covering with special paints or coatings.))

  YES

  NO

  N/A

Management of fire risk.

• Is the fire alarm tested regularly?<br>(All areas should be tested on a frequent basis)<br>((Inspection and testing should be undertaken to confirm audibility and ensure escape doors open and fire doors close. Records of testing should be kept.))

  YES

  NO

• Is a log kept of those staff who have attended fire training?<br>(Health and safety legislation requires all staff to be made aware of the fire precautions in the workplace, on induction and then annually)<br>((Records should detail who, when and what training was delivered.))

  YES

  NO

• Has all electrical equipment either been PAT tested or recently checked for electrical safety.<br>(Check for a sticker on the equipment or power lead detailing the date of test. In most cases, testing should be carried out annually although frequency will reflect the vulnerability of the equipment.)<br>((Visual inspections should be carried out before use. Maintenance should be carried out if required.))

  YES

  NO

• Is housekeeping in the area well managed?<br>(Look for rubbish build up, paper and boxes poorly stored. Look for dust and general untidiness. Check behind cupboards, under desks and in electrical cupboards.)<br>((Rubbish should be cleared regularly and the area should be clean.))

  YES

  NO

• Are all fire extinguishers and hose reels tested and serviced?<br>(Equipment should be tested every 12 months and have a label showing the date of inspection.)<br>(( A maintenance schedule should be implemented and records kept.))<br>

  YES

  NO

• Are staff aware of how to raise the alarm in an emergency? How and where to evacuate?<br>(Ask staff these questions. Staff should know the airport emergency number 222.)<br>((Staff should be aware of how they can get training or who can book this on their behalf.))<br><br><br>

  YES

  NO

• Do fire safety inspections and safety audits take place?<br>(Workplace inspections should take place on a frequent basis. There should be a process in place owned by the head of each department.)<br>((Inspections should be recorded for audit purposes.))

  YES

  NO