Fire Safety Checklist

The responsible person has carried out a fire risk assessment and assessed the fire risks associated with the premises and people who may be affected.

The assessment is reviewed when appropriate, including when significant changes occur.

There is a process for dealing with outstanding fire safety improvements.

People know what to do if they discover a fire or hear the alarm.

Potential sources of ignition, such as heaters, electrical equipment and hot work, are appropriately managed.

Paper, packaging, waste and other combustible materials are not unnecessarily accumulating.

Where flammable liquids, gases or other substances are used, they are stored and handled appropriately.

Suitable arrangements are in place to prevent smoking materials becoming a source of fire.

Combustible waste isn't allowed to accumulate unnecessarily.

The workplace is kept reasonably tidy, with unnecessary combustible materials kept away from potential ignition sources.

Equipment is appropriate for its intended use and environment.

Equipment is inspected and maintained according to the business's arrangements and the manufacturer's instructions where relevant.

Damaged plugs, cables, sockets or equipment are dealt with promptly.

Where heaters are used, they are positioned and operated safely and kept away from combustible materials.

Sockets, extension leads and adapters are used appropriately.

The findings from the drill will be used to improve the fire evacuation arrangements where necessary.

The arrangements allow people to raise the alarm if they discover a fire.

Staff understand what to do if they discover a fire.

Staff can recognise the warning and know what action to take.

The system is tested and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer instructions.

People can move towards the available exits without unnecessary obstruction.

People can use the designated exits when they need to evacuate.

Fire doors have been inspection and people are not prevented from using an exit because of inappropriate locking arrangements.

People can see where they need to go, including where emergency lighting is required.

People can identify the appropriate escape routes and exits.

The arrangements take account of the number and needs of people who may need to evacuate.

The fire risk assessment has considered what happens if a particular route cannot be used.

The firefighting equipment reflects the risks identified for the premises.

Equipment isn't hidden behind stock, furniture or other obstructions.

People can locate the equipment when needed.

The equipment is subject to the appropriate inspection and maintenance arrangements.

People understand that raising the alarm and evacuating safely take priority over attempting to fight a fire.

The business has a fire evacuation procedure including arrangements for what people should do in the event of fire.

People understand what they are expected to do.

People know where to go after leaving the building.

The business has a way of establishing who has evacuated.

The arrangements aren't limited to permanent employees.

The evacuation arrangements take account of people who may require additional assistance.

People are made aware of the relevant fire procedures when they join the business.

People receive information and fire safety training appropriate to their role and the risks of the workplace.

People know how to raise the alarm and start the evacuation process.

People understand that they should follow the evacuation procedure.

Staff are told about relevant changes to the workplace or fire policy.

Issues aren't simply noted and forgotten.

There is a clear next step for each outstanding issue

It is clear who needs to take action.

There is a planned timescale for addressing outstanding issues.

The results will be used to help identify whether the existing fire safety policy and arrangements need reviewing.