Friday 17 June 2016

Risk reduction by protection

Consider existing fire safety measures, risk reduction by protection (controls), in the workplace and consider possible improvements.




Reducing Unsatisfactory Structural Features
  • Remove, cover or treat large areas of combustible wall and ceiling linings.
  • Improve fire resistance of workplace; install fire breaks into open voids.
Fire Detection and Warning
  • Can fire be detected quickly enough to allow people to escape?
  • Can means of warning be recognized and understood?
  • Does staff know how to operate the system?
  • Will staff know what to do if the alarm operates?
Means of escape
  • How long will it take for people to escape once they are aware of a fire?
  • Is this time reasonable?
  • Are there enough exits?
  • Are exits in the right places?
  • Is there suitable means of escape for all people, including disabled?
  • Could a fire happen that would affect all escape routes?
  • Are escape routes easily identifiable?
  • Are exit routes free from obstructions and blockages?
  • Are exit routes suitably lit at all times?
Means of fighting fire
  • Is the fire-­fighting equipment suitable for the risk?
  • Is it suitably located?
  • Is it signed where necessary?
  • Have people been trained to use equipment where necessary?
Maintenance and Testing
  • Check all fire doors, escape routes, lighting and signs
  • Check all fire‐fighting equipment.
  • Check all fire detectors and alarms.
  • Check any other equipment provided to help means of escape arrangements.
  • Are there relevant instructions to staff regarding maintenance and testing?
  • Are those who carry out maintenance and testing competent?
Fire Procedures and Training
  • Is there an emergency plan?
  • Does the emergency plan take account of all reasonably foreseeable circumstances?
  • Are all workers familiar with the plan, trained in its use, and involved in testing it?
  • Is the emergency plan made available to staff?
  • Are fire procedures clearly indicated throughout the workplace?
  • Have all people likely to be present, been considered?
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