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QSHE 149 Fire Risk Assessment

by Alan Saunderson, from the Community

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This QSHE 149 Fire Risk Assessment template guides a full site audit of fire safety. It covers emergency planning, evacuation and muster points, weekly alarm and lighting checks, fixed wiring and PAT records, storage of combustibles, LPG and hazardous substances, smoking controls, arson prevention, contractor management and permits to work, housekeeping, portable heaters, lightning protection, escape routes and exits, compartmentation, fire and smoke door integrity, emergency lighting, fire signage, alarms and detection, and the suitability and placement of fire extinguishers. Use it to identify hazards, verify compliance, and document corrective actions across offices, retail branches, or facilities.

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QSHE 149 Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
Use this QSHE 149 Fire Risk Assessment checklist to conduct a full site review. Assess internal and external fire safety documentation, emergency and evacuation plans, emergency lighting, fire alarms and logs, and fire extinguisher servicing. Inspect housekeeping, smoking controls, electrical safety including PAT and fixed wiring, arson prevention, portable heaters, kitchens, and contractor hot works permits. Verify means of escape, compartmentation, signage, and lighting, and record corrective actions.
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Construction Site Fire Risk Assessment
This construction site fire risk assessment template helps teams identify and control fire hazards across active worksites. It covers building details, occupancy, and at-risk groups; electrical ignition sources, smoking controls, arson prevention, portable heaters, and kitchen or welfare areas. The checklist guides reviews of housekeeping, storage of combustibles and hazardous materials, and controls for contractors and hot works. It assesses means of escape, compartmentation, signage, alarms, detectors, extinguishers, and any automatic suppression. It includes procedures, roles, liaison with fire services, training and drills, testing and maintenance schedules, and recordkeeping. Users can evaluate likelihood and consequences, set corrective actions with timeframes, capture signatures and photos, and schedule the next assessment to maintain compliance and site safety.
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