Workplace and Environment

Fire precautions - signageAs part of your fire risk assessment you should check that you've displayed all the correct signs. On displayFire signage should cover fire exits and escape routes, fire fighting equipment, action in the event of fire, inform... Read more

Fire precautions - assembly pointsYou need somewhere for your staff and visitors to congregate when they've safely evacuated your building. Check that your current arrangements are adequate by using our form.A suitable locationYour fire risk assessmen... Read more

Fire precautions - fire detection and warning systemsWhen carrying out a fire risk assessment, one important area to evaluate is whether there's a good enough system for alerting occupants to a fire. Use our form to assess your building.What's included... Read more

Fire precautions - inspection, maintenance and testingManaging fire safety isn't something that's completed once and then forgotten about. Doing it properly involves regular checks, inspections and maintenance.  Use our form to evaluate your current a... Read more

Risk assessment - cleaning - generalCleaning can present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with cleaning, e.g... Read more

Fire precautions - procedures and trainingA key stage of the fire risk assessment process is to identify what procedures and training are required. Use our fire precautions - procedures and training form to evaluate your current arrangements.What's co... Read more

Fire precautions - emergency lightingIf the lights went out in your building, would everyone be able to find their way to safety? Use our checklist to help you assess the need for emergency lighting and whether it's properly maintained.Impaired visibi... Read more

Fire precautions - fire fighting equipmentWhen undertaking a fire risk assessment one aspect you must consider is the provision of fire fighting equipment. Our risk assessment sheet will guide you through the process.what's included?On the first page ... Read more

Fire risk assessment - small premisesIf you have a small and straightforward premises, it should be relatively easy to write your own fire risk assessment. Our fire risk assessment - small premises will help.DIY fire risk assessmentWriting a fire ris... Read more

Detailed assessment - pushing and pullingIf your staff complete tasks which may involve significant manual handling, notably pushing and pulling, you need to take a close look at the risks involved and identify ways of carrying them out safely.Detail... Read more