What is an assessment?

A fire risk assessment is nothing more than a careful examination of what, in your workplace, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm and thus increase your fire safety.

Why is it Needed?

To reduce the possibility of injury and damage from unplanned events.

What it involves

The purpose of a fire risk assessment is not necessarily to quantify the risks that are present in the workplace but to identify them (with a view to inceasing fire safety) and then to:
Eliminate
Control
Avoid
Transfer or
Accept the risks.

The Risk Assessment process

the risk assessment process involves five simple steps, these are as follows:

1. Look for hazards.
2. Decide who might be harmed and how.
3. Evaluate risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether more should be done.
4. Record your findings.
5. Review your assessment and revise if necessary.

Following a fire....
28% of businesses recover
29% fail within 3 years
43% never recover