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Risk Assessment: Castell Howell

Follow this procedure to identify health and safety hazards and evaluate the risks within the workplace and facility.
Castell Howell Foods
05/17/2023

Risk Assessment: Castell Howell

Follow this procedure to identify health and safety hazards and evaluate the risks within the workplace and facility.

    Section 1 – General information and scope

    Section 1a – general information

    Name of fire risk assessor

    Date of fire risk assessment

    Section 1b – organisational and building information

    Responsible person (e.g. employer or person in charge of the premises)

    What is the building used for?

    Maximum occupancy

    Hours of occupancy

    Number of floors

    Approximate floor area per floor

    The construction and layout

    1c – building occupants

    Are there any of the following occupants

    Sleeping occupant(s)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Person(s) with disabilities (workers and others)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Person(s) with disabilities (workers and others)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lone/isolated workers

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Lone/isolated workers

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Young person(s)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Young person(s)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Other(s) – including visitors

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Other(s) – including visitors

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Section 2 – Fire safety audit

    2a Fire Hazards

    Electrical appliances and installations

    Does regular inspection and testing take place for electrical equipment (portable and fixed)?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Does regular inspection and testing take place for electrical equipment (portable and fixed)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there suitable management of trailing leads and adaptors?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there suitable management of trailing leads and adaptors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a suitable policy in place for use of personal electrical appliances (workers and visitors)?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [No,N/A,Yes]"

    Additional comments

    Is there a suitable policy in place for use of personal electrical appliances (workers and visitors)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the area surrounding the main electrical intake appliance clear of combustible materials?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is the area surrounding the main electrical intake appliance clear of combustible materials?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Smoking

    Is smoking prohibited in the building?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is smoking prohibited in the building?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there designated areas where smoking is permitted?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there designated areas where smoking is permitted?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable arrangements for the extinguishing and disposal of cigarettes?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable arrangements for the extinguishing and disposal of cigarettes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Arson

    Are there basic security measures in place to protect against arson?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there basic security measures in place to protect against arson?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any potential fire load/combustibles near to the premises/boundary that are accessible to outsiders or other persons?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there any potential fire load/combustibles near to the premises/boundary that are accessible to outsiders or other persons?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Heating, ventilation, and lighting

    Are there fixed heating and ventilation installations within the premises?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Heating, ventilation, and lighting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the fixed heating and ventilation installations regularly maintained?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the fixed heating and ventilation installations regularly maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Heating, ventilation, and lighting

    Are there any portable heaters within the premises? If yes, are these adequately controlled?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Heating, ventilation, and lighting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there periodic inspection and testing in place for emergency lighting?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Is there periodic inspection and testing in place for emergency lighting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cooking

    Are there measures in place to prevent fires from cooking?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Are there measures in place to prevent fires from cooking?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable extinguishing appliances available? If yes, please list types in additional comments.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Are there suitable extinguishing appliances available? If yes, please list types in additional comments.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are filters cleaned and changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    AdAre filters cleaned and changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?ditional Comments

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lightning

    Does the building have a lightning protection system in place?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Does the building have a lightning protection system in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the lightning protection system regularly tested and maintained?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Is the lightning protection system regularly tested and maintained?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Housekeeping

    Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are combustible materials separated from ignition sources?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are hazardous materials stored appropriately?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are hazardous materials stored appropriately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there appropriate processes in place for the safe storage and disposal of waste?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there appropriate processes in place for the safe storage and disposal of waste?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there procedures in place to prevent accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste? Please provide further information in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there procedures in place to prevent accumulation or inappropriate storage of combustible materials or waste? Please provide further information in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are procedures in place to keep escape routes clear?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are procedures in place to keep escape routes clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are routine fire safety inspections carried out?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are routine fire safety inspections carried out?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Construction and maintenance work

    Are all external contractors made aware of all fire safety controls?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are all external contractors made aware of all fire safety controls?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable controls in place for hazardous activities carried out by in-house workers and external contractors such as a permit-to-work system for 'hot work' involving cutting, welding, use of blowlamps, etc

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable controls in place for hazardous activities carried out by in-house workers and external contractors such as a permit-to-work system for 'hot work' involving cutting, welding, use of blowlamps, etc

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Combustible materials that could act as a source of fuel

    Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use, storage, transport (within the workplace), and disposal of fuel sources? Fuel sources include:

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Plastics and rubber

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Plastics and rubber

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Textiles and soft furnishings

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Textiles and soft furnishings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Waste

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Waste

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Furniture

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Furniture

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fixtures and fittings

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Fixtures and fittings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical insulation

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Electrical insulation

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sources of oxygen

    Have all potential sources of oxygen been identified?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Have all potential sources of oxygen been identified?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use and storage of oxidising materials?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"

    Additional Commentss

    Are there suitable controls in place for the safe use and storage of oxidising materials?

    Other significant fire hazards

    Hazard

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    2b Fire protection

    Measures to prevent fire and smoke spread

    Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard eg, are any holes or gaps in walls, ceilings and floors from ventilation ducts, electrical cabling appropriately sealed?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is compartmentation of a reasonable standard eg, are any holes or gaps in walls, ceilings and floors from ventilation ducts, electrical cabling appropriately sealed?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    As far as can be ascertained, are fire dampers provided to protect critical means of escape against heat, fire and smoke spread?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    As far as can be ascertained, are fire dampers provided to protect critical means of escape against heat, fire and smoke spread?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any wall linings or coverings that would promote fire spread?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there any wall linings or coverings that would promote fire spread?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency lighting

    Is the building used during periods of darkness?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Is the building used during periods of darkness?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there enough emergency lighting to safely use escape routes?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Is there enough emergency lighting to safely use escape routes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a backup power supply for emergency lighting?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Is there a backup power supply for emergency lighting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Means of escape

    Is there an adequate provision of emergency exits?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there an adequate provision of emergency exits?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the escape routes suitable for the number and types of people that may need to use them (eg, workers, visitors, members of the public, people with disabilities or those that are at greater risk)?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the escape routes suitable for the number and types of people that may need to use them (eg, workers, visitors, members of the public, people with disabilities or those that are at greater risk)?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Can all occupants escape the building to a place of safety in a reasonable time?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Can all occupants escape the building to a place of safety in a reasonable time?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there provision for alternative escape routes or a refuge if an escape route is inaccessible?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there provision for alternative escape routes or a refuge if an escape route is inaccessible?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are escape routes and emergency exits always kept clear?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are escape routes and emergency exits always kept clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do emergency exit doors open in the direction of escape?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Do emergency exit doors open in the direction of escape?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all final exit doors able to be opened easily and immediately in the event of an emergency?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are all final exit doors able to be opened easily and immediately in the event of an emergency?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do any revolving or sliding doors have suitable bypass doors?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Do any revolving or sliding doors have suitable bypass doors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Means of escape

    Are all fire-resisting doors self-closing, kept shut or only held open by suitable, correctly functioning, automatic door release mechanisms?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Are all fire-resisting doors self-closing, kept shut or only held open by suitable, correctly functioning, automatic door release mechanisms?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are people who work in the building aware of the importance of maintaining the safety of escape routes?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional Comments

    Are people who work in the building aware of the importance of maintaining the safety of escape routes?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do escape routes have fire protection that is in a good condition?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"

    Additional Comments

    Do escape routes have fire protection that is in a good condition?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire safety signs and notices

    Are escape routes, exits and the location of firefighting equipment all indicated by appropriate signage?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are escape routes, exits and the location of firefighting equipment all indicated by appropriate signage?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is all signage maintained so that it is correct, legible and understood?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is all signage maintained so that it is correct, legible and understood?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire detection and warning systems

    Are there suitable fire warning systems in place eg, manual and automatic systems?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable fire warning systems in place eg, manual and automatic systems?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there fire/smoke detectors in place?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there fire/smoke detectors in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a zoning system in place?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there a zoning system in place?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Can the alarm be heard and understood by everyone throughout the building?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"

    Additional comments

    Can the alarm be heard and understood by everyone throughout the building?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there alternatives in place for people that cannot hear the alarm or for those in locations in the building where the alarm cannot be heard?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there alternatives in place for people that cannot hear the alarm or for those in locations in the building where the alarm cannot be heard?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    If the fire detection system is electrically powered, does it have an emergency power supply?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"

    Additional comments

    If the fire detection system is electrically powered, does it have an emergency power supply?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Have there been any false alarm occurrences in the last 12 months?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,N/A,No]"

    Additional comments

    Have there been any false alarm occurrences in the last 12 months?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Portable fire extinguishing appliances

    Are there enough extinguishers sited throughout the building? If yes, please confirm the number and types of extinguishers in additional comments.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there enough extinguishers sited throughout the building? If yes, please confirm the number and types of extinguishers in additional comments.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the extinguishers accessible or does their position need indicating?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the extinguishers accessible or does their position need indicating?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the correct types of extinguishers located close to any fire hazard and can users easily get to them?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the correct types of extinguishers located close to any fire hazard and can users easily get to them?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there controls in place to stop the misuse of extinguishers?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there controls in place to stop the misuse of extinguishers?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular inspection and testing in place for the fire extinguishing equipment?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular inspection and testing in place for the fire extinguishing equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are those that test and maintain the equipment competent to do so?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are those that test and maintain the equipment competent to do so?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Automatic fire extinguishing systems

    Are there are any automatic fire extinguishing systems in place? If yes, please give the types in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there are any automatic fire extinguishing systems in place? If yes, please give the types in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Has someone been assigned specific responsibility for the maintenance of the system ie, arranging inspections? (give details in the additional comments box)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Has someone been assigned specific responsibility for the maintenance of the system ie, arranging inspections?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the systems regularly inspected and tested? Please give inspection and testing frequencies in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the systems regularly inspected and tested?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there any known faults with the system(s)? If yes, please provide details of the fault(s) and actions to be taken to correct the fault(s) in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there any known faults with the system(s)? If yes, please provide details of the fault(s) and actions to be taken to correct the fault(s) in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    2c Procedures and arrangements

    Emergency procedures / arrangements

    Have roles and responsibilities in the event of a fire been assigned eg, people trained to use extinguishing media, fire marshals, people to assist evacuation of disabled people etc? If yes, please detail these in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Have roles and responsibilities in the event of a fire been assigned eg, people trained to use extinguishing media, fire marshals, people to assist evacuation of disabled people etc? If yes, please detail these in the ‘additional comments’ box.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there an emergency plan in place and where necessary have all details been recorded?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there an emergency plan in place and where necessary have all details been recorded?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the plan available to the fire department on request?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is the plan available to the fire department on request?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable arrangements for calling and liaising with the fire department?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable arrangements for calling and liaising with the fire department?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring the building has been evacuated?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring the building has been evacuated?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there adequate procedures in place for the evacuation of people at higher risk?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there adequate procedures in place for the evacuation of people at higher risk?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there suitable fire assembly points?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there suitable fire assembly points?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the fire assembly points clearly signposted and communicated to workers and visitors?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the fire assembly points clearly signposted and communicated to workers and visitors?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are the premises shared with other organisations? If, yes, what arrangements are in place to ensure cooperation and coordination of fire arrangements?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are the premises shared with other organisations? If, yes, what arrangements are in place to ensure cooperation and coordination of fire arrangements?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Training and drills

    Have all workers received fire emergency training as part of their induction?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Have all workers received fire emergency training as part of their induction?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular refresher training provided to all workers?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular refresher training provided to all workers?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are any workers with additional responsibilities (eg, fire wardens/marshals) given additional training?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are any workers with additional responsibilities (eg, fire wardens/marshals) given additional training?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is the content of training provided considered adequate?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is the content of training provided considered adequate?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Inspection, testing and maintenance

    Is there regular testing and annual maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular testing and annual maintenance of the fire detection and alarm system?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular testing of emergency escape lighting?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    s there regular testing of emergency escape lighting?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular maintenance of fire extinguishing equipment?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular inspection of escape staircases and walkways?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular inspection of escape staircases and walkways?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there inspection and testing of rising mains/fire hydrants?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there inspection and testing of rising mains/fire hydrants?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular testing and annual inspection of sprinkler systems?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular testing and annual inspection of sprinkler systems?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there regular testing of firefighting lifts?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Is there regular testing of firefighting lifts?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are there routine checks of fire (final) exit doors and security fittings?

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A
    if the answer is "oneOf [Yes,No,N/A]"

    Additional comments

    Are there routine checks of fire (final) exit doors and security fittings?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

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