Fire safety & flammable products Risk Assessment Template

Typical hazards & measures

• Electrics overloaded near combustibles such as retail stock and capes — Avoid multi-plug cubes and daisy chains; use residual current protection on tool circuits; keep sprays, capes and cardboard away from sockets; test equipment to plan; remove faulty kit immediately and document remedials before return to service.
• Excess product left on benches — Limit out-on-bench volumes to current tasks; return cans and solvents to the cabinet between clients; rest guns and brushes on metal trays; remove waste to lidded bins before close; log day-start and day-end counts to prevent station stockpiles.
• Fire doors wedged open — Remove wedges; fit alarm-linked hold-open devices where airflow is needed; inspect intumescent seals and closers monthly; label keep shut; include door checks in opening and closing routines and log defects for prompt repair.
• Blocked exits and travel routes — Keep one metre clearance on escape paths; no storage behind curtains; route trolleys and cables off walkways; check exits at opening and after deliveries; keep mats flat and self-closers free; record daily means-of-escape checks on a visible log.
• Alarm and detector impairment — Test call points weekly and service alarms to schedule; never cover detectors; keep half a metre clear around heads; record faults immediately; use temporary fire watch only per policy; brief staff on sounder patterns and nearest call points.