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Fire Risk Assessment

Article Category: Business

Author Name: Gary Smith

What is fire risk assessment?

Fire risk assessment is the process done to assess a particular building's preparedness in the event of a fire. Fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all businesses. It is an essential requirement that helps businesses stay safe from the danger of fires. It is estimated that 70% of businesses that suffer from fire don't reopen again. So as a businessman, it is in your best interest to secure your establishment against the threat of fire.
- Steps to follow
- There are five important steps to follow in fire risk assessment.
- 1. Identifying the fire hazards in the workplace
- 2. Identifying the workers at risk
- 3. Evaluating the risks of fire
- 4. Recording the results of the assessment
- 5. Reviewing the results

When isolating fire hazards, it is important to identify anything that can start a fire, such as electrical equipment, heaters, cookers, or hot-air dryers. Flammable material such as textiles or waste products must also be included in the assessment. Items or conditions which may intensify or be conducive to fires must also be identified. For example, is the workplace ventilated enough? Is there a chance of vapors or fumes building up contributing to a buildup of gas that can be volatile? These questions must be answered in your assessment.

Workers at risk are those people who work closely with fire hazards. People who work in closed or confined spaces, as well as children and elderly are all people at risk in the event of fire.

Once these things have been identified, it is time to evaluate the risks involved and make the necessary steps to minimize the possibility of a fire. In the case of fire hazards, they must be removed from the premises, or if they are part of or are tools used in the workplace, precautions must be taken so that they pose less threat in starting fires. Warning signs must be conspicuous and well placed in areas where the public can see them.

Recording the assessment is a must. Fire risk assessment forms are usually filled in by fire safety consultants or fire inspectors. Have your business establishment looked over by these professionals to ensure that your workplace adhere to fire safety standards. Of course, it is important to install the proper fire alarm system. Different types of businesses will require different fire alarm systems set up for them. It is important that correct type of fire alarm system is installed. Setting up the wrong type of fire alarm system can lead to a fire worsening when it breaks out. Industrial fires for example, must be extinguished by industrial fire extinguishers. Chemical fires cannot be put out by mere water. In some cases, water may even pose damage to company property and may be undesirable as a means of fire extinguisher. Sensitive data or property may be irretrievably damaged by water even if they have been saved from the fire. Computer hardware and documents, which are vital in any business, must be saved not only from fire, but also from water.

Keywords: fire alarms, fire alarm systems, fire maintenance, fire suppression, fire risk assessment

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