External Building Areas Safety Checklist

This checklist helps organizations manage the safe use of external building areas in line with the Aviva Loss Prevention Standard. It guides planning and management, risk assessments, remedial actions, procedures, and inspections. Key sections cover fire protection and alarms, portable and fixed heating, electrical supply and equipment, waste management, weather considerations, smoking and naked flame controls, cooking and fuel handling, and public safety measures. It also promotes incident reporting, change management, emergency response, and business continuity planning to reduce risk and ensure compliance.