The principle contained in the fire safety order is to use a risk assessment approach, which is goal based and flexible. The RA generates risks in the workplace, therefore, to safeguard the safety of employees, the RA must:
Providing the premises have been built and maintained in accordance with building regulations and are of normal risk or lower, this should be a simple matter without significant expenditure. However, if the premises are not in accordance with the building regulations, further guidance and action will be necessary, depending on the complexity, size, occupancy, and consequential risks.
Concept of Fire Hazard: When considering fire risk assessment, it is useful to understand the definition of fire hazard. A fire hazard has two components balanced against each other, one is the possibility of a fire occurring and the other is the magnitude of the consequences of that fire.
Knowledge of the fire tetrahedron and the most common causes of fire will assist you in identifying potential fire situations. For a fire to occur, it needs a source of ignition (heat or flame) and a potential source of fuel and oxygen. If the ignition sources and fuel can be kept apart, removed, eliminated, or reduced, then the risks to people and your business is minimised. To do this, you must first identify possible sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen in your workplace.
Identify any sources of ignition (heat or flame). All workplaces will contain heat/ignition sources, some will be obvious, such as cooking equipment or open flames (heating or process). Others may be less obvious, such as heat from chemical processes or electrical equipment.
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