The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - The five steps of Fire Risk Assessment

Step 1
Identify fire hazards:
Sources of ignition
Sources of fuel
Sources of oxygen

Step 2
Identify people especially at risk:
Members of staff
People not familiar with the premises
People working alone

Step 3
Evaluate, remove, reduce and protect from risks:
Measures to prevent fires
Evaluate the risk of a fire occurring
Evaluate the risk to people from fire
Remove or reduce the fire hazards
Remove or reduce the risks to people

Measures to protect people from fire
Detecting and warning
Fire fighting
Escape routes
Lighting
Signs and notices
Maintenance

Step 4
Record, plan, instruct, inform and train:
Record significant findings and actions taken
Prepare an emergency plan
Inform relevant people, provide instruction, co-operate and co-ordinate with others
Provide training

Step 5
Review:
Keep assessment under review
Revise where necessary

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