How to Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment for Your Office

A proper fire risk assessment is the foundation of fire safety. Learn how to identify and mitigate fire risks in your business.

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A systematic evaluation of your premises to:

Step 1: Identify Fire Hazards

Common Fire Hazards:

Ignition Sources:

Fuel Sources:

Oxygen Sources:

Step 2: Identify People at Risk

Vulnerable Groups:

High-Risk Areas:

Step 3: Evaluate and Reduce Risks

Fire Prevention Measures:

Electrical Safety:

Housekeeping:

Smoking Policy:

Step 4: Detection and Warning

Fire Detection:

Warning Systems:

Step 5: Emergency Procedures

Evacuation Plan:

Fire Wardens:

Emergency Contacts:

Step 6: Fire Fighting Equipment

Fire Extinguishers:

Extinguisher Types:

Step 7: Staff Training

Essential Training:

Training Frequency:

Step 8: Record Keeping

Required Records:

Document Retention:

Keep records for minimum 5 years

Step 9: Review and Update

When to Review:

Changes That Require Review:

Fire Risk Assessment Checklist

General:

Detection:

Escape:

Fighting:

Procedures:

Common Deficiencies Found

Top 10 Issues:

1. No fire risk assessment

2. Blocked escape routes

3. Inadequate fire extinguishers

4. Poor housekeeping

5. Faulty fire alarms

6. No staff training

7. Wedged fire doors

8. Inadequate signage

9. No emergency lighting

10. Missing maintenance records

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