This section provides further information on
evaluating the risk of a fire and its prevention
in your premises. You should spend time
developing long-term workable and effective
strategies to reduce hazards and the risk of a
fire starting. At its simplest this means separating
flammable materials from ignition sources.
You should consider:
• housekeeping;
• storage (including high fire loads and high
rack storage);
• dangerous substances: storage, display
and use;
• equipment and machinery;
• electrical safety;
• smoking;
• managing building work and alterations;
• existing layout and construction;
• particular hazards in corridors and
stairways used as escape routes;
• insulated core panels;
• restricting the spread of fire and smoke;
• arson; and
• help for people with special needs.