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Are means of escape provided for all occupants of the workplace?
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Advice and Control-'Means of escape' is a continuous and unobstructed way of travel from any point in the work place to a place of safety.These include door,corridor and fire exits.
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Are escape routes identified?
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Escape routes an be identified by pictograms showings the running person,an open door and directional arrows.In some countries text signs may augment these.There should be unobstructed views of pictograms and text signs indicating the escape routes.
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Are exit routes free from obstruction?
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Escape routes must never be obstructed.Obstruction may include unwanted furniture,delivered goods,goods awaiting collection or rubbish.Procedures shall be in place for regular checks of workplace,removal of obstructions and disposal of waste.
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Do all fire exit routes lead to a place of safety?
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A place of safety is a location away from the workplace in which a person is no longer in danger from fire.This area must be easily and safely accessible and must not be enclosed.There shall be an emergency plan in place and staff informed.
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Are internal fire doors appropriately labelled?
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All fire doors should carry a sign,on both sides of the door,bearing the legend "fire door keep shut"
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Are the self-closers on fire doors operating correctly?
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A self-closer is a device that ensures a door returns to its closed position after opening.Fire doors must never be kept open by use of wedges or other items.Fire doors and self-closers should be checked,tested and maintained by the service provider and records kept.
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Is the final fire exit door operating correctly?
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Final exit door must always remain unlocked whenever the premises are in use.If,for reasons of security,final exit doors are locked shut these must automatically release on the operation of the fire alarm system.There may be a need for a manual override release facility.
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Are fire escape routes equipped with emergency lighting?
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Fire escape routes shall be provided with emergency lighting.In general,this is required in underground premises and windowless parts of the premises.They shall be checked,tested and maintained by service provider and records kept.
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Are there designated Assembly Points?
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An Assembly Point is a clearly marked,designated location in a safe area,external to the building.Colleagues are to be made familiar with the location of Assembly Points.Assembly points locations to be including in the emergency plan.
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Fire Alarm/Detection-Is the workplace fitted with automatic fire detection equipment?
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Where automatic fire detection equipment is installed it needs to be maintained by a competent person.it shall be checked,tested and maintained by the service provider and records kept.
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Is a fire alarm installed?
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A fire alarm system must be installed in all workplaces.The system needs to be audible or visual throughout the workplace.it must be regularly checked,tested and maintained by the service provider and records kept.
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Are all fire alarms call points clearly visible and unobstructed?
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Manual fire alarm call points shall be mounted in easily accessible,conspicuous positions on escape routes.
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Is portable fire-fighting equipment provided and is it easily accessible,in date and regularly maintained?
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Suitable extinguishers shall be located in the workplace.It must be accessible,be in date and be maintained by a competent service provider.
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Are Staff aware of how fire equipment operates?
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Yet comply with regulations and policy it is a requirement that all staff shall receive training.Fire safety training module to be completed by all Colleagues and records kept.
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Hazard Identification-Is the amount of combustible material (paper/textiles)controlled in the workplace?
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Only quantities for the day's work should be available in the workplace.Unused material to be returned to the approved store.Paper and textiles should not be placed adjacent to a heat source.
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Is the amount of combustible substances (flammable gases/liquids)controlled in the workplace?
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Only quantities for the day's work should be available in the workplace.Unused material to be returned to the approved store .Substances must be stored in approved metal containers,
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Where portable heaters are installed are they correctly positioned and safeguarded?
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The use of portable heaters is not recommended.Where they are provided they must be fitted with suitable guards and fixed in position away from combustible material.
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Where a designated smoking area is provided are appropriate safety measures in place ?
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The group has a No Smoking Policy within buildings,Group vehicles and on airside locations.Approved smoking areas should be provided with a fire extinguisher and adequate ashtrays.
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Are electrical cables and portable appliances regularly checked?
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Regular inspections of cable and portable electrical appliances are a legal requirement.Visual inspections are to be carried out by users.Electrical appliances must be checked,tested and maintained by a competent Service Provider and records must be kept.
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Are procedures in place to deal with 'hot works' processes (eg welding,cutting,grinding)?
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The company must have a policy on the use of such equipment.Prior to any work commencing a 'Hot Work Permit' shall be obtained from the service provider or Landlord.
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Are extension leads and multi point adapters kept saying to a minimum and regularly checked for defects.
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Extension leads and multi-point adapters should only be used for a temporary period and must be of an approved type.Extension leads and multi-Point adapters kept to a minimum.They must be checked,tested and maintained by the service provider and records kept.
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Is the workplace free of rubbish and combustible waste materials?
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Rubbish and combustible waste materials in the workplace shall be kept to a minimum and frequently removed.Waste should be cleared from the building on daily basis and placed in metal skips.These should be located outside the building and away from fire exits and not under any overhanging structures,
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Have the fire safety arrangements been reviewed after furniture has been rearranged?
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Rearrangement of furniture can impair the fire safety provisions within the workplace.If furniture has been moved review the emergency evacuation plan to ensure that escape routes are not affected.
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Training and Procedures- Has an emergency evacuation plan been published?
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An evacuation plan shall be published for all areas and made available to colleagues.The plan must be available in the workplace.It must be regularly reviewed and updated.
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Have all staff received appropriate fire training?
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It is a legal requirement for all colleagues to receive fire training.All colleagues must complete a fire-training module appropriate to their job and/responsibilities.
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Are fire training records kept?
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There is a legal requirement to keep records of fire training for each colleague.This can be held in electronic form or on hard copy and must be available for inspection.
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Has an annual fire evacuation,partial evacuation or desktop exercise of the workplace been carried out?
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There is a requirement to carry out an annual evacuation or desktop exercise of the premises you occupy.(may not be required where local fire department exemptions exit)Where required,colleagues shall participate in the process,Records must be kept.
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Is there a specific plan to evacuate people with special needs?
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Arrangements to be included in emergency plans.plan to be tested.?Colleagues may need to be made aware of evacuation procedure for people with special needs.
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Have Fire Wardens been appointed and trained for their workplace.
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It is a legal requirement to have fire wardens for the workplace.Fire Wardens shall be trained and provided wiry tabard and Hat.
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Is the fire Action notice in place?
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A fire Action notice shall be completed and displayed in the workplace,adjacent to fire alarm call point.
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Are you aware when a fire risk assessment should be reviewed?
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Under normal circumstances a fire risk assessment shall be carried out annually.However,the review period may be reduced following changes in the workplace.A fire risk assessment of the workplace shall be carried out following the introduction of new materials,processes,machinery,structural alteration,internal changes to the premises or a result in an assent being reviewed earlier than originally planned.
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