VCP Fire Safety - Monthly Health and Safety Checklist

• Site conducted

  Select

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• 1. Are all routes to fire escapes free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are lift lobbies and stairwells clear of furniture and other items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Do fire escape exit doors operate and close properly and open in the direction of travel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are internal fire doors free from damage including the intumescent strips?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are all fire exit signs and notices clearly visible, free of damage and compliant with BS 5499

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Can all (final exit) fire exit doors be opened without the use of a key?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Is there an emergency evacuation aid available for non-mobile people?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Are evacuation aids easily located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9. Are evacuation aids free from damage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10. Are staff trained in the use of the emergency evacuation aid?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11. Is there a building emergency fire evacuation plan in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12. Are staff trained in the emergency evacuation procedures?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13. Are there emergency evacuation instructions in place and are they clearly visible to building users?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14. Is there a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) available for people who may need assistance to evacuate the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further Comments

Fire Fighting Equipment

• 1. Is there fire fighting equipment in place (e.g – fire extinguishers and fire blankets)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Is there an identification sign next to the extinguishers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Have extinguishers been serviced in the past 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are extinguishers in good condition and free from damage (e.g – rust free and the tamper tags intact?)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Are there fluorescent vests available for Fire Marshalls/sweepers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further comments

Fire Alarm and detection

• 1. Are any heat or smoke detectors obstructed or covered over?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Can you hear/see the fire alarm/beacon from your area?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Are all manual call points clearly visible and free from obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Are all call points being tested weekly and on a rotational schedule?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Has all weekly call point testing been recorded in the building fire logbook?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Has the Fire alarm system been serviced in the last 6 months by a competent person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Has there been a fire drill completed in the past 6 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further Comments

Housekeeping Checklist

• 1. Are all floor surfaces in good repair and free from trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Are all floor surfaces clear from electrical cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Is all safety signage visible, undamaged and relevant?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Is lighting satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Is storage of personal items adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6. Is all rubbish and surplus equipment/furniture removed on a frequent basis?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7. Have all new staff completed the fire safety induction and questionnaire?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8. Have all staff attended fire awareness training?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Further Comments