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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