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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Fire Risk Assessments Part 2 Conducting a Fire Risk Assessment
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From 1 October 2006, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order comes into force. This replaces over 100 existing pieces of legislation with the main changes being: Fire certificates are abolished with the emphasis of the law now being on preventing fire and reducing risk; and Responsibility has been extended to include the safety of those in the immediate vicinity of business premises, as well as everyone using the premises. REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER
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REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER COURSE OUTLINE PART 2 Identify Potential Fire Hazards in the Workplace Identify Who is At Risk in the event of a Fire Are Existing Fire Precautions Adequate? Maximising the Chance of Escape Record Your Findings and Actions, Plan & Train
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THE THREE COMPONENTS OF A FIRE 1 - HEAT 2 - FUEL 3 - OXYGEN
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 1 - HEAT Electrical Equipment
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 1 - HEAT Electrical Equipment Smoking
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 1 - HEAT Electrical Equipment Smoking Naked Flames
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 1 - HEAT Electrical Equipment Smoking Naked Flames Mechanically Generated Heat
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 1 - HEAT Electrical Equipment Smoking Naked Flames Mechanically Generated Heat Heaters
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 2 - FUEL Flammable Chemicals, Liquids, Solvents and Solvent Based Products
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 2 - FUEL Flammable Chemicals, Liquids, Solvents and Solvent Based Products Rubbish
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 2 - FUEL Flammable Chemicals, Liquids, Solvents and Solvent Based Products Rubbish Furniture, Fixtures and Fittings
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 3 - OXYGEN Oxidising Chemicals and Oxygen Supplies
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1 - POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE 3 - OXYGEN Oxidising Chemicals and Oxygen Supplies Doors and Windows
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors Lone Workers
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors Lone Workers All Other Staff
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors Lone Workers All Other Staff Shift Workers
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors Lone Workers All Other Staff Shift Workers Employees Working in Hazardous Areas
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2 - WHO IS AT RISK IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE? Physically Disabled Blind People Visitors Lone Workers All Other Staff Shift Workers Employees Working in Hazardous Areas Anyone Working in the Vicinity of the premises - including Fire Fighters
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat Ducts, Flues & Filters
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat Ducts, Flues & Filters Smoking Rules
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat Ducts, Flues & Filters Smoking Rules Storage of Flammable Substances
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat Ducts, Flues & Filters Smoking Rules Storage of Flammable Substances Less Flammable Alternatives
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3 - ARE EXISTING FIRE PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE? Unnecessary Sources of Heat Ducts, Flues & Filters Smoking Rules Storage of Flammable Substances Less Flammable Alternatives The Threat of Arson
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained Fire Drills
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained Fire Drills Are Emergency Exits Clear?
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained Fire Drills Are Emergency Exits Clear? Emergency Lighting
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained Fire Drills Are Emergency Exits Clear? Emergency Lighting Fire Extinguishers
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4 - MAXIMISING THE CHANCE OF ESCAPE Emergency Routes and Exits What To Do in the Event of a Fire Are Staff Trained Fire Drills Are Emergency Exits Clear? Emergency Lighting Fire Extinguishers Fire Alarms
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5 - ACTIONS FOLLOWING A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT Five or More Employees? Record Your Findings and Actions Train Your Staff Review and Revise Your Fire Risk Assessment when...
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YOU NEED TO REVIEW AND REVISE YOUR FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AT LEAST ANNUALLY OR When you install New Machinery Introduce a New Work Process You Have Rapid Staff Turnover Sudden Increase in Staffing Levels Refurbishment or Expansion
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REMEMBER - TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW YOU MUST Undertake a fire risk assessment on your business premises. The process of risk assessment has not changed as a result of the new law Keep a written record of findings if you have 5 or more employees Risk assessments should be reviewed regularly as well as in the event of any significant change. In this instance you may need to review your current fire risk assessment to ensure it considers the safety of people in the immediate vicinity of the business premises, in addition to those within them
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WHAT DO I DO NEXT ?? You must create a clear plan of how you will keep people safe in case of fire. This includes creating evacuation plans and the use of emergency signage Emergency procedures and evacuation plans must be communicated throughout the business and form the basis of any staff induction programme Refresher training and drills should occur regularly
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