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Fire Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for fire in school & education settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for fire in school & education settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Teaches respect for heat sources and safe behaviour near flames.
Enables outdoor cooking and warmth in controlled settings.
Develops planning and supervision skills for higher risk tasks.
Builds competence in lighting, tending, and extinguishing safely where appropriate.
Reinforces emergency readiness and understanding of burn first aid basics.
Typical hazards & measures
Flammable liquids in science labs
— Store flammable liquids in locked, approved cabinets with proper signage. Ensure fire-resistant materials are used in the lab. Train staff and students on the correct use and disposal of hazardous substances.
Unsupervised use of open flames in experiments
— Supervise students closely during experiments involving open flames, and ensure that fire extinguishers and fire blankets are readily accessible.
Overloaded extension cords
— Limit the use of extension cords, replacing them with fixed power outlets where possible. Regularly inspect cords for damage and avoid daisy-chaining.
Inadequate fire training for staff
— Conduct regular fire safety training for all staff, covering fire extinguisher use, evacuation routes, and emergency procedures.
Inadequate signage for escape routes
— Install clear, illuminated signage on all escape routes. Regularly inspect signs for visibility and replace any damaged or worn ones.
How to use this template
Click Create Risk Assessment: Fire to begin immediately.
Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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