Fire Risk Assessment

Purpose:
To ensure the safety of personnel and property by identifying and mitigating potential fire hazards in various activities.

Key Elements:

1. Potential Hazards Considered:
   • Fire risk
   • Electricity hazards
   • COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
   • Environmental risk
2. Persons at Risk:
   • Employees
   • Subcontractors
   • Visitors
   • Public
3. Mandatory Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Requirements:
   • Safety induction
   • Tool box talks
   • Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
   • Work permit
   • Proper tools and equipment
   • Proper supervision
   • Barricades and warning signs
4. PPE Requirements:
   • Safety helmets
   • Safety boots
   • Goggles/spectacles
   • Gloves
   • Masks
   • Overalls
   • Respiratory/breathing apparatus
5. Risk Levels and Control Measures:
   • Fire Due to Hot Works: Appoint competent operatives, obtain hot work permits, take precautions, and monitor operations.
   • Fire Due to Electricity: Use competent personnel, comply with standards, inspect equipment, and ensure proper grounding.
   • Improper Storage of Flammable Items: Designate storage areas, follow MSDS guidelines, and train personnel.
   • Fire Due to Smoking: Enforce non-smoking policies and designate smoking areas.
   • Poor Housekeeping: Remove combustible wastes daily and dispose of chemical containers properly.
   • Fire Due to Lightning: Install lightning arrestors and use standard electrical wiring with proper earthing.
   • Fire Due to Arson: Educate employees, restrict smoking materials, and provide security.
   • Lack of Fire Detection and Fighting Equipment: Provide adequate fire-fighting equipment, install detection systems, and activate sprinkler systems.

Ongoing Process:
Risk assessment is a continuous process and must be communicated to workers before starting the job. It is regularly reviewed to adapt to new activities and potential risks, ensuring a safe working environment.