Preventing arson in your business
Did you know that the most serious fire risk to your premises is from deliberate fire. If you own of manage a business then the following points should be considered as part of your fire risk assessment:
- Are perimeter fences secure and in good condition?
- Are entrance gates kept to a minimum and well supervised?
- Is security lighting installed and operating efficiently?
- Is CCTV installed?
- Check that there isn't access to the roof via drainpipes and trees
- Are access doors to the building kept to the minimum (compatible with the requirements for means of escape)?
- Are these access doors available only from the inside (secured by a single fastening operated with the need for a key?)
- Are windows and skylights secure outside of working hours?
- Do you stack combustible storage against the outer wall of the building or perimeter fence?
- Has there been any recent vandalism and graffiti in the area?
- Is there an effective access control system?
- Do you have an intruder alarm installed?
- Are critical areas of the building illuminated out of working hours?
- Is there a effective system for the secure storage of raw materials and finished products?
- Is waste materials kept to a minimum and securely storage?
- Are flammable liquids, gases and other chemicals storage securely?
- Are ignition sources stored securely?
- Are contractors adequately supervised?
- Are you aware of any discontent amongst members of staff?
