<INSERT ORGANISATION NAME> OFFICE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

OFFICE FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

The mores yeses you can tick, the more it is likely that your fire precaution measures will
protect your employees and visitors in the event of an actual fire.
1. Fire Risk Assessment Yes No
Do you have a written fire risk assessment?
Was it carried out by a competent fire assessor?
Has it been reviewed in the last year?
Have you shared the findings with your staff?
2. Prevention
Have you identified possible sources of ignition (e.g. electrical equipment,
smoking, arson)?
Have you taken action to minimise the risk of these starting a fire?
Is your fixed electrical system tested every 5 years?
Do you have a testing regime for portable electrical equipment?
Do you minimise the amount of cardboard, paper and other combustible
materials in the workplace?
Do you ban the use of highly flammable solvents (safer alternatives are
available)?
Do you have a ‘clear desk’ policy (all papers to be put away at the end of each
day)?
Do you have secure access (limited to authorised people)?
3. Emergency Procedures
Are there signs showing people what they need to do in the case of fire?
Do you have a fire plan showing escape routes?
Do you have an alarm that’s tested weekly and audible to all?
Are fire exits clearly signed?
Are all fire exit routes kept clear?
Do they lead to a safe place (designated assembly point)?
If you have anyone with special needs (e.g. unable to hear alarm or who
would need help in an emergency) have you drawn up a Personal Emergency
Evacuation Plan (PEEP) in consultation with that person?
Have you appointed at least one fire warden?
Do you have emergency lighting should the mains power fail?
Do you have fire extinguishers and people trained to use them?
Is all fire equipment (extinguishers, alarm, emergency lighting) regularly
checked and serviced?
4. Training and Records
Have you had a fire drill in the last year (or as set out in your fire risk

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assessment)?
Was everyone able to get out safely within 2 minutes of the alarm sounding?
Do you include fire procedures in your new staff induction training?
Do you inform visitors and contractors about your fire procedures?
Do you include fire precautions in your regular safety checks?
Are all your fire system maintenance and checks logged?

© Agora Business Publications LLP. The information in this document is for general guidance only and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.
The document may need to be tailored to suit individual circumstances and professional advice should be sought before any action is taken, or any decision is made to refrain from
action. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Agora Business Publications LLP and our contributors do not accept liability for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other losses or
damages of whatsoever kind arising from any action or inaction of the user other than liability limited to the fee paid for the document.