Managing Health and Safety in a Small Business

CHAPTER 15

Fire Controls in Place to Reduce Risks

Following the same procedure as before, use Checklist 15 to note existing controls in place aimed at reducing the risks to people if a fire starts. We will use it later to decide where further actions are needed if controls are insufficient.

Checklist 15: Fire controls in place (see Appendix 15)

Use Checklist 15 to note Fire controls

Note: I = Ignition sources F = Fuel sources O = Oxygen sources

Control codes: A = Alarms S = Signs and notices E = Exit routes FFE = Fire-fighting Equipment

P = Procedures and drills RL = Reduce likelihood EP = Emergency Planning

AA = Appropriate Action

Area where I, F, or O found

Existing controls

Details of history of fire or near-miss

Any gaps in control ...