What constitutes a Fire Risk Assessment?

• Identifying fire hazards such as sources of ignition, fuel or oxygen
• Identifying all people at risk in and around the premises
• Evaluating the risk of a fire starting or the risk to people from a fire
• Removing or reducing fire hazards or risks to people from a fire
• Protecting people by providing fire precautions
• Recording any major findings and actions
• Preparing an emergency plan
• Informing and instructing any relevant people
• Providing training for staff and guests
• Reviewing the fire risk assessment regularly and make changes where necessary
• Keeping accurate fire risk assessment records

What records must I keep?

The responsible person must keep records on risk assessments, the current fire safety policy, procedures, training and drills. The routine maintenance of all fire alarm systems and emergency lighting and extinguishers must also be recorded.

What training must I provide?

All employees must be given fire safety training when they commence employment and refreshers as is necessary – this would include the use of extinguishers.

All people in your building must be considered as much as employees, visitors, members of the public - even trespassers!