HSE Fire Risk Assessment of Cotton Factory

1. Introduction

This Fire Risk Assessment has been conducted for XYZ Cotton Factory located at
[address]. The purpose of this assessment is to identify potential fire hazards,
evaluate the level of risk they pose, and recommend appropriate control measures to
ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the premises.

2. Scope

This assessment covers all areas and processes within the cotton factory, including:

 Raw cotton storage and handling

 Cotton processing machinery
 Storage areas for finished products
 Electrical installations
 Smoking areas
 Emergency exits and escape routes
 Fire detection and firefighting equipment

3. Fire Hazards Identification

The following table lists the identified fire hazards within the cotton factory:

Potential
No. Fire Hazard Location/Area Impact Current Control Measures

Accumulation of Cotton Cotton Processing Regular cleaning and maintenance

1 Dust Area High of machinery

Electrical Equipment Periodic electrical inspections and

2 Malfunction Entire Factory High maintenance
 Potential
No. Fire Hazard Location/Area Impact Current Control Measures

Proper storage and handling

3 Flammable Chemicals Storage Area Moderate procedures

Smoking in Prohibited Designated Smoking Strict no-smoking policy outside

4 Areas Zones Low designated areas

Blocked or Obstructed Regular inspection and clearance of

5 Escape Routes Emergency Exits High escape routes

Lack of Fire Detection Installation and maintenance of

6 Systems Factory Premises High smoke/fire detectors

Inadequate Firefighting Adequate provision of fire

7 Equipment Factory Premises High extinguishers and hydrants

4. Risk Assessment

The risk associated with each identified hazard is evaluated based on the likelihood
of occurrence and potential impact:

o. Fire Hazard Risk Level Reasoning

1 Accumulation of Cotton Dust High High potential for ignition and rapid spread of fire in the
o. Fire Hazard Risk Level Reasoning

cotton processing area.

Electrical Equipment Electrical faults can lead to sparks and fires in different parts
2 Malfunction High of the factory.

Proper storage and handling minimize the risk, but

3 Flammable Chemicals Moderate potential for fire still exists.

4 Smoking in Prohibited Areas Low Strict policy reduces the likelihood of ignition sources.

Blocked or Obstructed Escape Inadequate escape routes can hinder evacuation during a
5 Routes High fire emergency.

6 Lack of Fire Detection Systems High Without detection, early fire response becomes difficult.

Inadequate Firefighting Lack of proper firefighting equipment may impede fire

7 Equipment High control efforts.

5. Control Measures
Based on the risk assessment, the following control measures are recommended to
mitigate fire hazards:

Implementation
No. Control Measures Responsible Party Date

1 Regular cleaning and maintenance of machinery Maintenance Team Ongoing

Electrical
2 Periodic electrical inspections and maintenance Department Annually

Proper storage and handling procedures for flammable

3 chemicals Safety Team Ongoing

4 Strict enforcement of no-smoking policy Security Personnel Ongoing

5 Regular inspection and clearance of escape routes Safety Team Quarterly

6 Installation and maintenance of smoke/fire detectors Fire Safety Team Ongoing

7 Adequate provision of fire extinguishers and hydrants Fire Safety Team Ongoing

6. Training and Awareness

 To ensure effective implementation of control measures, training and awareness programs will be
conducted for all employees, emphasizing:

 Fire safety protocols

 Proper use of firefighting equipment
 Reporting of potential fire hazards

7. Review and Update

This Fire Risk Assessment will be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes occur in the
factory premises, processes, or regulations.

This HSE Fire Risk Assessment aims to enhance fire safety within the cotton factory. It is crucial to
implement the suggested control measures and promote a safety-conscious culture among all
employees to prevent and manage fire incidents effectively.