SITE TEAM - Fire Safety Checklist - Weekly Inspection

Are there flammable substances and combustible materials and are they being controlled effectively?

Are all flammable substances and combustible materials stored safely i.e. in specially designed containers or stored?

If portable heaters are in use, are they fixed in position at a safe distance from any combustible materials and suitably guarded?

Are all items of electrical equipment fitted with fuses or the correct rating?

Do circuit breakers work?

Are lengths of flexible cable kept to a minimum?

Are cables run only where damage is unlikely or not under floor coverings or through doorways or properly protected?

Is the upholstery or furniture in good condition?

Is the workplace free of rubbish, waste paper or other materials which could catch fire or be set alight?

Are there suitable facilities for the disposal of smoking materials?

Are there suitable measures to protect against the risk of arson e.g. security?

Are there sufficient exits for the number of people present?

Do exits lead to a place of safety?

Are all gangways and escape routes free from obstruction?

Are all internal fire doors clearly labelled?

Can all fire safety signs and fire exit notices be clearly seen?

Are all doors used for escape available for use?

Are exits clearly indicated where necessary and are all escape routes adequately lit?

Where appropriate, do doors used for means of escape open in the direction of travel?

Can doors used for means of escape be easily and immediately opened without the use of a key?

Are the floor surfaces on escape routes free from tripping and slipping hazards?

Are stairways in a good state of repair?

Are all vents and service ducts etc. suitably protected to prevent the spread of fire, heat or smoke?

Is the emergency escape lighting, where necessary, in working order?

Is the fire alarm in working order?

Can the alarm be raised without anyone being placed at risk from fire?

Are the fire alarm call points clearly visible and unobstructed?

Is the alarm tested on a weekly basis?

Is there sufficient firefighting equipment of the correct type?

Are portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets etc suitably located and available for use?

Have the portable fire extinguishers been serviced within the last year?

Are all fire doors correctly indicated by signs?

Is all firefighting equipment correctly indicated by the appropriate signage?

Are all escape routes correctly indicated by appropriate safety signage? i.e. green & white running man symbol?