1. Fire Risks Assessments on a Construction Site
A risk assessment needs to be carried out within every working surroundings and a construction
site is no different. There's main points that is involved is a Fire Risk Assessment include the
following;
Who is in danger? - On commercial premises, these would include employees like permanent and
temporary staff as well as any site maintenance people. Think about those individuals who make
not be on the premises on a regular basis such as visitors. This is why it is essential for visitors to
sign the book so that they can be accounted for any ensured they are out of the building and have
not been left in the toilets or warehouse. There also needs to be consideration for anyone who
needs disabled access to leave quickly.
Record and Plan Routes- We have all been there when the fire drill goes off in practice. It might
appear an inconvenience, but imagine the situation was not staged. Regular practice of fire drills in
an office or on a construction site is essential for everyone to know the nearest exit and how to get
out safely and quickly. A construction site is even more important as it is always changing as the
building or structure takes on another form, the same routes and pathways may alter. It is essential
for all site visitors to know the safety routes as well as employees.
Prevention and Hazards- This is key to the prevention of a fire. Look at everything that may cause a
fire from rubbish being left around to people not smoking in the correct areas or not distinguishing

2. cigarettes out properly. The same principle of observing and noting potential fire risks on a building
site are the same. Sparks generated from tools can ignite onto rubbish or material, if the user is not
being attentive to flying sparks. Tools that generate heat are also liable to catching fire in the event
that they are not placed carefully and left to chilled down before being put away. Potential risk that
is more prominent on a construction site is with chemicals. In the event that they are not labelled
carefully it may even be a feasible hazard to handle a drum or chemical that could potentially catch
fire.
Regular reviews of processes and procedures and awareness to potential dangers are essential.
This is so that any changes that need to happen to make sure a swift exit can be identified and
implemented. Fire exits and what to do in the event of a fire are a must for all new starters to a
business, irrespective of industry.
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