EXAMPLE OF A COMPLETED FIRE RISK
ASSESSMENT
Fire risk assessment notes sheet (to be completed during workplace inspection)
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE
IN FIRE SAFETY AND
RISK MANAGEMENT
CANDIDATE’S FIRE RISK
ASSESSMENT NOTES
UNIT FC2 – FIRE SAFETY
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Candidate’s Name
J Smith
Location Glades Supportered Sheltered House _________
Sheet Number 1 of 3
Student number 12345
Date undertaken 06/07/08
Observations
Measures in place to control risk
Note both controlled and uncontrolled fire hazards (sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen), risks of fire spread (fire protection measures) and risk to persons (emergency evacuation measures and procedures)
Note measures in place to reduce the risk of fire occurring, to reduce the risk of fire spread and measures and procedures to remove / reduce the risk to persons from fire
Chip pan
Cooker
Grill
Smoking
Toasters
Lamps
Electric fires
Chip pan used infrequently
Paint
Thinners
Oils
Petrol
No self closing devices on laundry door
No record of monthly checks on fire extinguishers
No record of monthly inspection of emergency lighting units Smoke detectors not fitted in all bedrooms
No heat detector in laundry room
Smoke detectors sound individually but do not activate building fire alarm system
No fire evacuation plan
No staff training in use of extinguishers or evacuation
No fire drills held
No signing‐in book for visitors
Cooker and grill never left unsupervised
Waste paper/rubbish removed daily to external storage
House electrical equipment inspected and tested annually by electrical contractor
Limited supervision by cleaners of electrical appliances used in bedrooms
Paint, thinners, and oils all stored in metal cupboard in garage Minimum quantities of petrol for lawnmower stored in garage Fire resistant doors with appropriate seals fitted