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  • Location
  • Site Name

  • Site Owner

  • Date & time of assessment

  • Date of previous inspection / FRA review

  • Assessment conducted by

Stage 1 - Identify significant fire hazards

Combustible Materials

  • Are there any materials that form part of the business operation?

  • Are there any packaging materials?

  • Is there any dry grass? Note this is dependent on season.

  • Are there any oil filled transformers on site?

  • Are there any batteries on site?

  • Are there any battery chargers on site?

  • Is there electrical equipment on site?

  • Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP) CCTV cabinet?

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Stage 1 - Identify significant fire hazards

Sources of ignition

  • Do any work processes generate flames, sparks or other sources of ignition?

  • Are electrical installations in good condition?

  • Are electrical items tested (Portable Appliance Test - PAT)?

  • Is there an ignition risk from cigarette smoking, lighters or matches? (including E-Cigarettes)

  • Is there a risk of arson?

  • Are there kitchen / cooking / welfare facilities on site?

Stage 2 - Identify the people at risk

  • Are there Contractors working on site?

  • Is there an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team?

  • Are there auditors working on site?

  • Are members of National Power Grid present on site?

  • Site Owner(s)?

  • Non-English speaking personnel / contractors?

Stage 3 - Coping with residual risk

Means of escape

  • Are means of escape unobostructed?

Signage

  • Are fire action notices displayed?

  • Are sign indicating location of firefighting equipment displayed?

Fire Alarm

  • Gas horn?

  • Verbal warning?

  • Is the fire alarm tested weekly?

Fire authority response

  • Details of fire authority known?

  • Access routes for fire appliances sufficient?

  • LW - Does the site have an Emergency Response Plan which covers fire?

  • LW - Does the site conduct regular emergency drills, specifically in relation to fire / mustering etc?

Fire fighting equipment

  • CO2 extinguisher?

  • Dry powder extinguisher?

Stage 4 - Management procedures

  • Liaison with Contractors?

  • Good Housekeeping?

  • Maintenance and testing of fire safety equipment?

  • Maintenance of electrical equipment and plant?

  • Record keeping?

  • Staff training?

  • Emergency Procedures?

Stage 5 - Overall Risk Rating

Risk Rating Matrix

  • Risk Rating matrix

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  • Overall risk rating based on risk rating matrix? (Severity x Probability)

  • Risk rating is HIGH - immediate action is required. Inform line manager and ensure inspection has captured all necessary actions.

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