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HS Environmental (HSE) LtdValue in Safety

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Fire Risk Assessment

Address:

Client:

Risk Assessment Visit Date:

Recommended Review Date:


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Emergency Lighting Emergency lighting is present throughout the site but there aresome areas not covered..

Testing of the emergency lighting is carried out by an approvedexternal electrical contractor.

Drawings Fire drawings show the existing fire precautions. The additionalfire precautions are contained in Appendix 1.

Areas and activities assessed

The following areas and activities were assessed:

Operations on floors 1,2 & 3 Maintenance

Fire safety actions requiring immediate attention

No fire safety actions requiring immediate attention were identified at this present time.


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Part 2 Fire Safety Action Report

Ref Recommended Control / Preventative Measures Priority

and PlanReference

Client

comments

1. Sources of ignition allowing fire to start

1.6 A contractor appraisal system with adequate controls e.g.Hot Work Permits and std Permits to work, should beintroduced.

Within 3months

2. Sources of fuel that may assist fire growth

The required control/preventative measures are in place.

3. Rapid fire and smoke spread in workplace

3.2

There were a number of holes in the walls/floors which couldpermit a fire to rapidly spread from the offices to the fireescape. The hole in the wall should be adequately firestopped to prevent rapid fire spread and smoke entering thesafe area of the fire escape landing.

Within 3months


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3.4

A self closing fire door to BS 476 should be provided for theworkshop. As access to this area is frequently required, adoor on a magnetic door release should be considered.

Within 3

months

4. Fire spread to adjacent properties


5. Persons in workplace unaware of fire

5.1 Additional smoke detectors to the standard set out in BS5839 (2004) should be provided in the following locations:

1. Maintenance2. 1

stfloor offices

3. Reception

Within 3months

6. Persons cannot safely evacuate in the event of fire

6.1 Fire Door Keep Clear signs should be positioned on bothsides of the final exit doors leading out onto the street.

Within 3months

Fire DoorKeep Clear


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6.3.2 Fire action notices (of the type illustrated below) should be

displayed adjacent to the call points throughout the property.

Within 3

months

6.3.3 The following directional escape signage should bedisplayed in the following locations:

1. On the wall above the Fire Exit on the ground level.

Within 3months

6.3.4 The following directional escape signage should be

displayed in the following locations:

2. Above the main door leading from the MaintenanceDept

Within 3

months


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6.5

Additional emergency lighting in accordance with BS 5266Part 1 should be provided in the compressor house.

Within 3

months

6.6 A self closing device should be provided for the door leadingfrom the 1

stfloor offices to the fire escape landing.

Within 3months

6.8 It is understood that there is a planned fire drill in the nearfuture. Consideration should be given to ensuring fire doorsare provided with vision panels and smoke seals and intumescent strips.

Ongoing

7. Small fire grows rapidly putting untrained persons atrisk


8. Fire service unaware of the fire


9. Fire Service unaware of building risks and emergencyplan or Fire Service cannot gain access



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Part 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Fire risk assessment Risk Rating Moderate

Hazard Part 1 - Sources of ignition allowing fire to start

People Exposed To Hazard Employees, contractors, visitors

Area Where Hazard Present All areas

Specific Legislation Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Control / Preventative Measures Compliance with

Standard

Priority

Yes No

1.1) The fixed electrical installation and portable electrical appliancesare regularly examined and tested where necessary, by acompetent person (in accordance with the IEE Regulations).


1.2) The electrical equipment (including the use of overloaded and/orcoiled extension leads) and circuits are not overloaded.


1.3) There are suitable measures in place to prevent smoking inareas where a fire could go undetected or where combustiblematerials are stored or used.


1.4) Gas heating systems are maintained on at least an annual basisby a CORGI Registered Engineer.

N/A Electrical heaters only.

1.5) Appropriate controls are in place to reduce the risk of arsonistattack e.g. adequate security.


1.6) Adequate controls are in place to control contractor hot worksand other potentially hazardous electrical works e.g. hot workpermit / permit to work.

Inadequate control/preventative measures are in place.

Refer to Section 2 - Fire Safety Action Report.

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1.7) Cooking equipment is in good condition.



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1.8) The use of portable heaters, especially radiant and LPG, hasbeen eliminated.


1.9) Adequate controls are in place to prevent chemical reactions e.g.oxidising agents are stored separately.

N/A


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Fire risk assessment Risk Rating Tolerable

Hazard Part 2 - Sources of fuel that may assist fire growth



Specific Legislation Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)COSHH Regulations.

Control / Preventative Measures Compliance withStandard

Priority

Yes No

2.1) The storage of combustible materials is avoided and where itcannot be avoided they are, where possible, separated fromsources of ignition.


2.2) Waste storage is minimised, it is kept in a fire resistantarea/store and separated from sources of ignition.


2.3) Fire retardant / low flammability wall and ceiling linings are

present to limit fire spread.


2.4) The use of aerosols is limited or otherwise adequatelycontrolled.


2.5) Fire retardant / low flammability furniture and carpets arepresent to limit fire spread.



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Hazard Part 3 Rapid fire and smoke spread in workplace



Specific Legislation Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)


Priority

Yes No

3.1) There is adequate structural compartmentation and fireresistance in accordance with the Building RegulationsApproved Document B.


3.2) There is adequate fire protected separation between floors inaccordance with the Building Regulations Approved DocumentB.



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3.3) There is adequate fire damping within ventilation systems andducting systems.


3.4) There is adequate fire protection separation in access corridorsand fire escape routes in accordance with the BuildingRegulations Approved Document B.



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3.5) There is adequate fire protection separation between servicerisers and corridors.


3.6) Adequate arrangements are in place to ensure the structuralcompartmentation is not being compromised e.g. doors beingwedged open.



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Hazard Part 4 Fire spread to adjacent properties


Area Where Hazard Present All Areas



Priority

Yes No

4.1) There is adequate fire resisting separation between buildingoccupiers.


4.2) There are adequate controls in place to prevent waste buildingup externally.



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Hazard Part 5 Persons in workplace unaware of fire


Area Where Hazard Present All Areas



Priority

Yes No

5.1) A suitable means of alarm in accordance with BS 5839 isprovided taking account of the size and type of operation. It canbe heard in all locations and where this is electronic it is testedweekly, and maintained on a quarterly basis by a competentcontractor in accordance with BS5588.


Refer to Part 2 - Fire Safety Action Report.

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5.2) The means of alarm is understood by employees / visitors and /or hearing impaired persons.


5.3) To detect a fire starting in little visited and unoccupied areas, anautomatic fire detection system to BS 5839 is provided and istested weekly and it is maintained on a quarterly basis by acompetent contractor.



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5.4) Automatic smoke detectors are not obstructed.



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Hazard Part 6 Persons cannot safely evacuate in the event of fire


Area Where Hazard Present All areasSpecific Legislation Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996


Priority

Yes No

6.1) The size of the escape routes can cope with the number ofpersons in the workplace in accordance with the BuildingRegulations Approved Document B.


6.2) Escape routes remain clear and are not restricted or blocked.


6.3) Fire signage, including fire exit signs and fire action notices, isprovided as necessary in readily conspicuous positions andchecks are made to ensure it remains in place.



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6.4) Escape routes are capable of being illuminated on electricalsupply failure in accordance with BS 5266 Part 1. Whereemergency lighting is provided, it is checked monthly by theuser and it is tested on a six monthly and annual basis by acompetent contractor.



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6.5) Persons in the workplace have adequate knowledge of escaperoutes through appropriate fire training during induction, andrefresher training is given annually.


6.6) Persons in the workplace have adequate knowledge of escaperoutes fire drills which are carried out at six monthly intervals(unless otherwise stipulated on the Fire Certificate).



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6.7) The time taken to escape to a place of safety is not excessive.


6.8) Final exit doors are not obstructed, are easily operable, areadequately marked and open in the direction of travel.


6.9) A responsible person has been appointed and trained to co-ordinate the fire arrangements and sufficient fire wardens havebeen appointed and they have been trained for this role.


6.10) Fire escape routes are free from slip, trip and fall hazards.


6.11) Existing fire exits and doors operate effectively, they can beopened without the use of a key, they are not locked duringoperating hours, and they are free from temporary orpermanent obstructions in accordance with BS 476. Checks ontheir operation are carried out on a daily basis.



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6.12) There are no inappropriate means of escape, e.g. windows,roller shutters (without picket gates), portable or throw outladders, wall and floor hatches.


6.13) Disabled people can use the existing means of escape or othersuitable arrangements are in place. (Personal EmergencyEvacuation Plans have been provided in accordance with BS5588).



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Hazard Part 7 Small fire grows rapidly putting untrained personsat risk


Area Where Hazard Present All areasSpecific Legislation Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended)


Priority

Yes No

7.1) There are sufficient numbers of fire extinguishers and/or fire

hoses of the correct type.


7.2) The fire extinguishers are located in the correct positions andare maintained annually by a competent person.


7.3) The fire extinguishers are clearly identifiable and are notobstructed.


7.4) Sprinkler systems are operating, the heads are not obstructed,and the system is tested weekly and regularly maintained by acompetent contractor.

N/A


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Hazard Part 8 Fire service unaware of the fire





Priority

Yes No

8.1) There is adequate means of summoning the Fire Service.


8.2) The procedure for summoning the Fire Service is understood.



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Hazard Part 9 Fire Service unaware of building risks andemergency plan or Fire Service cannot gain access





Priority

Yes No

9.1) An emergency plan is provided and implemented which takesaccount of the use of the premises, vulnerable groups, andspecific work activities, e.g. confined spaces.


9.2) A means of informing the Fire Service of the health and safetyrisks within the building is in place.


9.3) The Fire Service can approach the premises and gain access in

the event of an emergency.



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Part 4 Fire Risk Assessment Protocol

Introduction

The objective of the fire assessment is to assess the risk to life from fire. Business continuityand property damage fall outside of the scope of thisassessment.

The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as amended) require employers andothers who have control of a workplace to ensure that:

The workplace is equipped with appropriate fire fighting equipment, fire detectors andalarms.

Non-automatic fire fighting equipment is easily accessible, simple to use and indicated bysigns.

Measures are provided for fire fighting.

Responsible people are assigned to implement the fire fighting measures.

Arrangements have been made with external emergency services for rescue fire fightingand rescue work.

Fire exit routes are kept clear at all times.

Emergency exits lead as directly as possible to a place of safety.

Employees are able to evacuate as quickly and safely as possible.

Emergency exits are adequate in terms of number, distribution and dimensions.

Emergency doors open in the direction of escape.

Sliding or revolving doors are not designated as fire exits.

Emergency doors are not locked or fastened so that they cannot be easily andimmediately opened.

Emergency routes and exits are indicated by signs.

Emergency routes and exits are provided with adequate emergency lighting where

necessary. Maintenance of the above.

The Management of Health and Safety At Work Regulation 1999 require a risk assessment tobe completed to ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements and that:

the risk of a fire occurring is reduced to a minimum;

the risk of fire spreading is minimised; and

everyone in the workplace is able to reach a place of safety without outside assistance.

Risk assessment is the process whereby hazards (anything with the potential to cause harm) areidentified on site. The risks (likelihood of the hazard resulting in harm) are then assessed for each

of the identified hazards. The degree of risk can then be used to prioritise control measures, whichwill ensure the risk of injury is reduced to an acceptable level.

However, once the hazards have been identified, the first consideration must be to determinewhether it is possible to remove the hazard completely and thus avoiding the need to control therisk(s) associated with it. Where it is not possible to remove the hazard either in terms of cost orpracticability, then control measures must be implemented.

The following steps detail the HS Environmental (HSE) Ltd fire risk assessment protocol.

Step 1 Fire risk assessment

HS Environmental (HSE) Ltd will identify the fire hazards on your site as part of the fire risk

assessment process.


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For all the identified hazards, we have created control standards and during the visit we will makejudgments as to how far you are complying (or not) with the control standards. These judgments

are made by assessing your existing control measures in place and determining whether they aresatisfactory or not.

Where we consider your existing controls to be unsatisfactory i.e. you are not complying withthe control standard, we will make recommendations in order to advise you how to eitherremove the hazard or reduce the risk through improving the level of control. (See Part 2 -Fire Safety Action Report).

Step 2 - Prioritising the fire safety recommendations

The next step is to prioritise the recommendations. This is summarised in the table below.

Priority Comments

1. Immediate (Requires immediate remedial action)

The fire safety issue requires immediate action. If it is not possible to reduce the riskthen work / access must be prohibited. If the work involves a work activity which isin progress it must be stopped and alternative safe means of carrying out the workidentified.

2. Within 3 months (Requires remedial action Within 3 months)

Some additional fire safety controls are necessary. Consideration may be given to amore cost-effective risk reducing solution. Regular monitoring of existing fire safetycontrols is essential.

3. Ongoing (Requires some additional controls in due course)

Some additional fire safety controls are necessary.Consideration may be given to a more cost-effective risk reducing solution. Regularmonitoring of existing fire safety controls is essential.

Step 3 Risk Rating

Once the fire safety recommendations have been prioritised, the overall risk rating for each

part of the fire risk assessment is determined by assessing the likelihood of harm occurringand the severity of the outcome. This is summarised in the table below:

Risk Rating Priority

Intolerable 1. Requires immediate remedial action.

Moderate 2. Requires remedial action within 3 months.

Tolerable 3. May require additional controls in due course.

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