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Fire Safety & Flammable Products Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for fire safety in salons.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Benefits3 Hazards4 Checklist5 Related

Protecting your salon from fire hazards

Salons work with highly flammable products daily—from aerosol hairsprays and nail solvents to alcohol-based sanitisers. When combined with heat styling tools, these substances create significant fire risks that require careful management.

This guide covers the key fire hazards in hair and beauty settings, including flammable storage, electrical safety, and emergency evacuation procedures.

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Activity Benefits

Why fire safety matters

Protection

Protects staff, clients, and property from fire damage.

Compliance

Ensures compliance with fire safety regulations.

Confidence

Builds client confidence through visible safety measures.

Preparedness

Ensures staff are trained and ready for emergencies.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Flammable Aerosols Near Hot ToolsHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Fire, burns, and inhalation injuries from aerosol ignition near heat styling tools.

Control Measures
  • Minimum distance enforced between aerosols and heat sources
  • No spraying near naked flames or hot tools
  • Good ventilation maintained
  • Staff trained on flammable hazards
Solvent Vapour IgnitionHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Explosion, fire, and chemical inhalation during nail solvent decanting.

Control Measures
  • Decanting in well-ventilated areas
  • No ignition sources nearby
  • Small quantities only
  • Anti-static precautions
Electrical OverloadHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Fire and electrocution from overloaded circuits near combustibles.

Control Measures
  • PAT testing completed
  • No overloaded sockets
  • Combustibles kept clear of electrics
  • Fixed wiring inspected
Blocked Fire ExitsMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Trip hazards, delayed evacuation, and injury during emergency.

Control Measures
  • Exit routes kept clear
  • Fire doors never wedged open
  • Signage visible and lit
  • Regular evacuation drills

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 25 hazards and 27+ control measures for Fire Safety & Flammable Products, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Fire safety checklist

Equipment

  • Extinguishers serviced
  • Smoke detectors tested
  • Emergency lighting works
  • Fire blanket accessible

Storage

  • Flammables stored correctly
  • Away from heat sources
  • Aerosols upright
  • Quantities minimised

Evacuation

  • Exit routes clear
  • Assembly point known
  • Drills completed
  • Staff trained

Electrics

  • PAT tests current
  • No damaged cables
  • Tools switched off after use
  • No overloaded sockets

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