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10 Fire Risk Assessment Mistakes
The 10 most common mistakes when completing a fire risk assessment are all very easy to overlook for the untrained – you could be making them right now!
To ensure that you’re carrying out your fire risk assessments correctly, take a look through our list:
- DONE FROM A DESKTOP
- There is no physical inspection of the building
- Actually going to the building/ site is an essential part of a fire risk assessment
- Far too many people assume that a virtual assessment is sufficient
- YES/ NO ANSWERS
- In most instances answering like this will not be deemed suitable and sufficient
- Answers and observations need to be detailed, and must include next steps
- ACTION PLAN
- With the above in mind, a fire risk assessment must conclude in an action plan with ranking and suitable timescales
- HIGH RISK / TECHNICAL
- If you are not trained and competent, the chances are you’ll be missing the main risks!
- It is essential that anyone carrying out a fire risk assessment is trained and has a high level of understanding
- GUIDANCE
- Often overlooked is working to the right legislation, supporting documents, and British Standards
- SHARE
- Tell your employees and pass on significant findings of the assessment
- KEEP IT CURRENT
- Is your report current; a true reflection of the premises
- PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS
- It is essential that all occupants know what to do in the event of a fire and deploy the evacuation strategy effectively
- IGNORE
- Have you acted on the findings or just filed the report away until next time
- COMPETENCE
- The person completing the assessment can be prosecuted if they do not complete the work to the level required
- It is absolutely essential that whoever carries out a fire risk assessment understands their obligations and has the means necessary to meet them

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