RSC - Fire Risk Assessment Review_rev 3

Information

Document No.
Client / Site name
Review conducted on
Next review due on or before
Prepared by
- Andy Stones
- Allan Lee
Location

Introduction

This report is to be used where a full fire risk assessment has previously been undertaken. There is a requirement for the fire risk assessment to be reviewed on a regular basis, which would normally be annually.

There may be a need to review the assessment more regularly if there is any reason to suspect that the assessment is no longer valid or there has been a significant change in the premises which has effected the fire precautions. Reasons for review could include;

* Changes to work processes or the way these are organised, including the introduction of new equipment.
* Alterations to the building, including the internal layout.
* Substantial changes to furniture and fixings.
* The introduction, change of use or increase in storage of hazardous substances.
* Temporary or permanent failure of fire precautions e.g. fire-detection and alarms.
* Significant changes to stock quantities.
* A significant increase in the number of people present.
* The presence of people with some form of disability.

Do not amend the assessment for every trivial change, but if a change introduces new hazards you should consider them and, if significant, do whatever you need to do to keep the risks under control. In any case you should keep your assessment under review to make sure that the precautions are still working effectively.

If a fire or 'near miss' situation occurs, this could indicate that the existing assessment may be inadequate and you should carry out a full re-assessment. It is good practice to identify the cause of any incident and then review and, if necessary, revise the fire risk assessment in light of this.

Once completed, a copy of this review report should be maintained with the original full fire risk assessment, and may be required should an enforcement officer visit the premises.

Review Checklist

Is a copy of the original full FRA available?
Enter date of original assessment
Inform the client that a full FRA will need to be carried out?
Has the FRA been amended to take account of any significant changes to the premises?
Has the FRA been amended to take into account any new work processes, including new plant or equipment?
Has the FRA been amended to take into account any significant increase in the number of people using the premises?
Has the FRA been amended to take into account any significant changes to furniture and fixings?
Has the FRA been amended to take into account any people with disabilities that have been introduced to the premises since the last FRA?
Consider if a person specific risk assessment is required.
Have any additional hazardous (COSHH) substances been introduced into the workplace?
Is the MSDS sheet available for the substance?
Inform the Client of the need to obtain the MSDS for the substance.
Has. COSHH assessment been completed?
Is a fire log-book in-place and being updated regularly?
Have hand-held fire extinguishers been serviced and inspected within the last 12 months?
Enter date of last servicing/inspection.
Has the fixed fire warning system been inspected and serviced within the last 12 months?
Enter date of last inspection/service.
Has the emergency lighting been inspected and discharge tested within the last 12 months?
Enter date of last inspection/discharge test.
Has the building fixed electrical system been checked by a competent person in the last 5 years?
Enter date of inspection.
Has the gas system been inspected by a competent person within the last 12 months?
Enter date of inspection.
Has there been any reported failures of the fire precautions since the original assessment (or last review)?
Consider if the full risk assessment needs a full review.
Has a practice fire evacuation of the whole premises been undertaken and recorded within the last 12 months?
Enter date of last evacuation test
Does the premises fire plan accurately reflect the building layout and fire precautions?
Have the company appointed fire Marshals and/or appointed persons?
Are the trained personnel in-date for refresher training?

Additional Notes / Comments

Remedial Action Requirements

HIGH Level Actions:

Compliance: failure to meet legal compliance or serious safety issue which may lead to a prohibition or improvement notice being issued by a visiting enforcement officer.

Recommendations: action to be rectified as soon as is reasonably practicable.
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MEDIUM Level Actions:

Compliance: failure to meet with general fire safety standards expected, industry best practice procedures or safety issues which may lead to minor accident or incident.

Recommendation: action to be rectified within a given time-frame (normally not exceeding 3 months).
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LOW Level Actions:

Compliance: action identified by the inspector ti improve fire safety management procedures and/or standards but unlikely to lead to enforcement action being taken.

Recommendations: actions may not be considered as compulsory, but would portray the company in a positive light and allow the company to show commitment to improving fire safety management procedures and/or standards.
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