C3 Fire Risk Assessment Flashcards
5 steps
Identify fire hazards
Identify people at risk
Evaluate, remove, reduce & protect from risks
Record, plan, inform, instruct & train
Review
Factors to identify fire hazards
how could a fire start
identify sources of ignition
identify sources of fuel, inc materials readily available to burn that could cause fire to grow / spread
identify sources of ignition
Sources of oxygen
natural ventilation, doors, windows, forced ventilation systems, air conditioning, oxygen cylinders, oxidising materials
People at risk
who may be at risk and where they are located
people in workplace - staff, visitors, contractors, public
people near to workplace - neighbours, public
level of discipline / training they may have
Specific aspects ref people at risk
how could fire, heat, smoke trap them how people will be warned of fire people working near to fire danger people working alone or in isolated locations children parents with babies elderly disabled vulnerable people, e,g, learning difficulties
Specific aspects to take into account ref young persons
inexperience lack of risk awareness immaturity fitting out / layout of premises nature, degree, duration of exposure to physical / chemical agents form, range & use of work equipment organisation or processes / activities level of safety training provided
Evaluation of extent to which risks minimise at source - ignition sources
removal of unnecessary sources of ignition use of safety alternatives use of correct fuses correct use of electrical equipment PTW for hot works
Evaluation of extent to which risks minimise at source - fuel
remove / reduce flammable materials replace with safer alternatives safe handling / storage / use safe separation distances fire resistant storage remove / control flammable waste housekeeping
Evaluation of extent to which risks minimise at source - oxygen sources
close doors / windows not required for ventilation
oxidising materials stored away from heat sources
control use of oxygen cylinders
ventilation where cylinders used`
Evaluation of extent to which risks fire growth are minimised - structural features
unprotected openings in floors / walls / ceilings open voids fire doors / shutters structural fire resistance fire breaks in open voids
Evaluation of extent to which risks fire growth are minimised - work practices
poor housekeeping
obstructed exit routes and fire equipment
combustibles near ignition sources
Fire detection considerations
rapid detection fire alarms recognised & understood means to raise alarms training on what to do when alarm sounds fire notices
Means of escape considerations
adequacy of number of exits location of exits v risks travel distance signage fire exit doors and ease of use inspections to ensure routes kept clear lighting regular drills
Means of fighting fire considerations
automatic systems in new buildings suitable fire extinguishers location of fire extinguishers maintenance / frequency competence of staff that may use equipment
Maintenance & testing considerations
fire doors, escape routes, lighting, signs regularly checked
firefighting equipment regularly checked
detectors & alarms regularly checked
competence of those that maintain equipment
info for those that maintain equipment
