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    This document provides a record of a fire safety risk assessment conducted at a printing works and warehouse. It identifies 18 employees as being at risk from fire. The assessment identifies potential fire hazards such as hot works, flammable liquids, electrical appliances and smoking. It evaluates the risks and adequacy of existing fire safety measures such as escape routes, fire detection, firefighting equipment and staff training. 14 action points are identified to address issues such as controlling hot works, improving storage of flammable liquids, clearing escape routes and providing staff training.

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    This document provides a record of a fire safety risk assessment conducted at a printing works and warehouse. It identifies 18 employees as being at risk from fire. The assessment identifies potential fire hazards such as hot works, flammable liquids, electrical appliances and smoking. It evaluates the risks and adequacy of existing fire safety measures such as escape routes, fire detection, firefighting equipment and staff training. 14 action points are identified to address issues such as controlling hot works, improving storage of flammable liquids, clearing escape routes and providing staff training.

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    This document provides a record of a fire safety risk assessment conducted at a printing works and warehouse. It identifies 18 employees as being at risk from fire. The assessment identifies potential fire hazards such as hot works, flammable liquids, electrical appliances and smoking. It evaluates the risks and adequacy of existing fire safety measures such as escape routes, fire detection, firefighting equipment and staff training. 14 action points are identified to address issues such as controlling hot works, improving storage of flammable liquids, clearing escape routes and providing staff training.

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    Further Information: Record of Fire Safety Risk Assessment

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    This document provides a record of a fire safety risk assessment conducted at a printing works and warehouse. It identifies 18 employees as being at risk from fire. The assessment identifies potential fire hazards such as hot works, flammable liquids, electrical appliances and smoking. It evaluates the risks and adequacy of existing fire safety measures such as escape routes, fire detection, firefighting equipment and staff training. 14 action points are identified to address issues such as controlling hot works, improving storage of flammable liquids, clearing escape routes and providing staff training.

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    Further

    Information
    Recordofof
    fire
    safety
    Record
    Fire
    Safety
    Risk Assessment
    risk assessment
    Adviceline: 0800 019 2211
    www.healthyworkinglives.com
    www.infoscotland.com/firelaw

    Example

    Building use and address


    Postcode

    Printing works and warehouse area


    Press Lane, 21 Ink Street, Presstown
    PR3 3SS

    Name of person(s) with fire safety duties

    Mr T Jones (Managing Director)

    Name and contact details of Assessor

    Mr T Jones (Managing Director) as above

    Assessor signature

    STEP 1

    Date of assessment

    3 Sept 2007

    Identify people at risk

    List all persons potentially at risk from fire, including employees, residents, visitors and contractors
    At the time of the assessment the company employed 18 people; 12 in the production and distribution area and 6
    in the offices.
    This assessment covers the print room and warehouse area. All employees are familiar with the area, none of the
    employees have any impairments that need any special consideration in relation to this assessment.
    On occasions external contractors and maintenance staff visit the premises to carry out routine inspection and
    maintenance.

    STEP 2

    Identify fire hazards

    Note: Action Points should be recorded at STEP 4


    Fire hazards

    Comments

    Sources of ignition

    Dryers

    Sources of fuel

    Hot works

    Sources of oxygen

    Fire raising
    Flammable liquids

    Action required (Please tick)

    YES

    NO

    YES

    NO

    If you answered yes, record action at STEP 4


    Electrical appliances and fixtures
    Printing machinery
    Smoking, smoking materials
    Heating
    LPG powered forklift truck
    Paper

    Action required (Please tick)


    If you answered yes, record action at STEP 4
    This example uses benchmarks from Practical Fire Safety Guidance for Factories and Storage Premises.

    STEP 3

    Evaluate the risk and adequacy of existing fire safety measures

    Note: Action Points should be recorded at STEP 4


    a) Likelihood and consequences
    of a fire starting

    Comments

    Accidentally

    Some hot work carried out by contractors on an intermittent basis, but no


    procedures in place to manage this work.

    By act or omission

    Drying and curing process produces heat as part of the process, lack of
    maintenance of driers could lead to increased fire risk.

    Deliberately

    Screen cleaner and other flammable solvents stored on the premises. All are stored
    in lockable flammable liquids cabinet and only small amounts used at a time,
    however, small quantities are kept beside machines in open containers and soaked
    rags not disposed of properly.
    Some pallets awaiting uplift were partially blocking the rear fire exit.
    Areas at bottom of fire escape staircases used to store paper and cardboard boxes etc.
    Local knowledge of recent fire raising on other premises nearby. Skips set alight
    in evenings. We use uncovered skips although they are situated well away from
    the building.

    Action required (Please tick)

    YES

    NO

    If you answered yes, record action at STEP 4


    b) Adequacy of existing fire
    safety measures

    Comments

    Provision and protection of escape


    route

    Number of escape routes OK, however, two existing doors opening into main
    fire escape staircase not fire resisting.

    Lighting and signage

    Emergency lights not provided in the rear fire escape staircase.

    Fire detection and fire warning

    Fire exit routes not clearly indicated with signs.

    Fire fighting equipment

    Fire alarm system installed. No regular tests carried out.

    Staff training and fire drills

    Fire extinguishers sited at appropriate points but not all wall mounted.

    Management and fire safety policy

    Staff not trained in use of fire extinguishers.

    Co-operation and co-ordination with


    other building owners/occupiers.

    Staff evacuation procedures in place but no record of last fire drill.


    No refresher training on general fire safety issues provided for staff.

    Action required (Please tick)

    YES

    NO

    If you answered yes, record action at STEP 4


    Print/dryer machinery maintained.
    LPG truck maintained. Spare LPG cylinder stored in external cage.
    All electrical appliances inspected and tested; fixed installation regularly
    inspected (last 2006).
    No smoking policy in place. Shelter and disposal facilities available
    10 metres from main entrance.
    Gas fired central heating system covered by maintenance contract.

    Action required (Please tick)


    If you answered yes, record action at STEP 4
    2

    This example uses benchmarks from Practical Fire Safety Guidance for Factories and Storage Premises.

    YES

    NO

    The assessor completing the following section should prioritise remedial measures, based on the level of risk.
    Priority ratings and suggested timescales:
    Low (L) 3 6 months

    Medium (M) Up to 3 months

    High (H) As soon as possible

    The above timescales are recommendations, however, risks should be removed as soon as possible.
    STEP 4

    Action points
    Priority

    Person
    responsible

    Introduce a system for hot working by contractors. Manager


    to review and assess any hot works. Hot work permit system
    should be considered.

    Production Manager

    Implement inspection and maintenance programme for


    driers.

    Production Manager

    Review the storage and use of flammable liquids. Provide


    appropriate containers where required and also bin for
    disposal of rags. Inform staff of proper procedures.

    Production Manager

    Clear pallets from exit route. Carry out regular inspections


    to make sure that exits are kept clear at all times.

    Production Manager

    Remove stored goods. Keep fire escape routes free of storage.

    Production Manager

    Provide lockable or covered skips, minimise items disposed


    off, investigate recycling of products etc.

    Production Manager

    Fit two fire resisting doors with self-closers.

    Managing Director

    Provide emergency lights in rear fire escape staircase.

    Managing Director

    Provide Fire Exit signage to clearly identify exit routes.

    Production Manager

    10 Carry out and record details of regular tests of fire alarm


    system.

    Production Manager

    11 Wall mount fire extinguishers at appropriate heights and


    locations.

    Production Manager

    12 Consider training some employees in the use of fire


    extinguishers.

    Managing Director

    13 Carry out a fire evacuation drill to determine suitability of


    arrangements and keep records.

    Production Manager

    14 Provide refresher fire safety training to all staff to bring


    to their attention the fire precautions and evacuation
    procedures for the premises. Keep a record of training.

    Managing Director

    Completion
    date

    Continue on separate sheet if necessary.


    This example uses benchmarks from Practical Fire Safety Guidance for Factories and Storage Premises.

    Review the fire risk assessment if there is a reason to suspect it is no longer valid
    or if there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates.
    STEP 5

    Assessment review

    Adviceline: 0800 019 2211

    Review
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