Fire Risk Assessments

For Small or Medium sized business’ there is no reason as to why the ‘responsible person’ cannot prepare their own ‘fire risk assessment’, and a recommended way of doing this is by completing the form as at: www.fpa-fireriskassessment.com/checklist.htm

Amongst the points you will need to cover are;

bullet Control combustibles and inflammables materials and safe storage within the work place.
bullet Check Wiring and Electrical Appliances regularly for safety, correct fuses used etc.
bullet Clear rubbish and combustible materials from site
bullet Allow smoking in designated areas only
bullet Fire Exits are there sufficient and do they lead to places of safety. Are they unlocked?
bullet Escape Routes must be kept clear, and free of obstructions
bullet Building must be properly maintained so that stairways, passageways are safe.
bullet Signage indicating Fire Exits and Escape Routes
bullet Emergency Lighting for escape routes and exits, install and check regularly
bullet Evacuation plans to be made and drills rehearsed regularly
bullet Fire Wardens to be trained
bullet Insurers to be consulted for their advice and requirements
bullet Do you need an Automatic Fire Detection and Alarms system
bullet It must be maintained and tested regularly
bullet When making changes to the building, ensure that the Fire Alarm or escape routes or exits are not compromised
bullet Is the Fire Alarm connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre for calling out the Brigade automatically (recommended)
bullet Are there sufficient Fire Extinguishers and Blankets on site, are they working and maintained regularly
bullet Are they ways of compartmentalising buildings to stop the spread of Fire throughout the building, think Fire Doors etc.
bullet Have you prepared an emergency plan and communicated it to all staff.
bullet Review all such matters and keep your risk assessment up to date.

Professionally Prepared Fire Risk Assessments.

For larger or higher risk premises, maybe spread over different levels, with large numbers of people to evacuate quickly to safety, then it is recommended that a professionally qualified person under take this task on your behalf.

A fee will be payable for their services but they will produce a document which is effective.

This is a chargeable service but can be arranged.

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