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ALTHORPE GROVE FREEHOLD LIMITED 13-20 Althorpe Mews, London, SW11 3PD

Fire Risk Assessment

And Health and Safety Risk Assessment

29th January 2019

RPS Consultants 35 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6BW Tel: 020 7280 3240 Project No: HLCS47379 Fax: 020 7283 9248 Report No: 175R Web: www.rpsgroup.com/hsed

Althorpe Grove Freehold Limited - 13-20 Althorpe Mews, London, SW11 3PD

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2 Fire and Health and Safety Risk Assessment

This report has been prepared within the RPS Group Quality Management System to British Standard EN ISO 9001 : 2008

Report Type: Fire Risk Assessment

And Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Report Status: Final

Project/Report Reference: HLCS47379/175R

BHI Template Reference: FIRE_H&S_2016/1

Consultant Signature Date

Report Author: Alison Treacher

29th January 2019

Technical Reviewer: Andrew James

31st January 2019

Suggested date for review:¹ January 2019

The purpose of this report is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire and Health and Safety in these premises and where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with Fire Safety and Health and Safety legislation. The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity. RPS Consultants have made every reasonable effort to ensure that the assessments and recommendations are accurate. We cannot however, accept responsibility for any subsequent risks identified or for any consequences which might arise from the implementation of any recommendations. Only those areas and activities which were made available to the consultant have been included within the assessment for the site. ¹ This fire and health and safety risk assessment should be reviewed by a competent person by the date indicated above or at such earlier time as there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid, or if there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates, or if an incident occurs.


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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 4

2 Action Plan ................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Fire Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Health and Safety .......................................................................................................................... 13

3 Site Details ................................................................................................................. 15

4 Fire Risk Assessments ............................................................................................. 18

4.1 Fire Safety Management ............................................................................................................... 18

4.2 Sources of Ignition ........................................................................................................................ 19

4.3 Sources of Fuel .............................................................................................................................. 20

4.4 Sources of Oxygen ........................................................................................................................ 21

4.5 Fire and Smoke Spread ................................................................................................................. 22 4.6 Means of Escape ........................................................................................................................... 23

4.7 Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire ................................................................................... 24

4.8 Fixed Fire Fighting Installations .................................................................................................. 25

4.9 Facilities and Access for the Fire Service .................................................................................. 26

4.10 Fire Safety Signs and Symbols .................................................................................................... 27

5 Health and Safety Risk Assessments ...................................................................... 28

5.1 Management ................................................................................................................................... 28

5.1.1 Contractors ................................................................................................................................. 28

5.2 Premises ......................................................................................................................................... 29

5.2.1 Asbestos Management .............................................................................................................. 29

5.2.2 Emergencies............................................................................................................................... 30

5.2.3 Traffic Management ................................................................................................................... 31 5.2.4 Visitors and Security ................................................................................................................. 32

5.2.5 Work at Heights.......................................................................................................................... 33

5.2.6 Working Environment ............................................................................................................... 34

5.3 Plant & Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 35

5.3.1 Electricity .................................................................................................................................... 35

6 Protocol ...................................................................................................................... 36


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1 Executive Summary To assist with meeting the requirements of regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended), and The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales), RPS Consultants were requested by London Block Management to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment and Health and Safety Risk Assessment at 13-20 Althorpe Mews, London, SW11 3PD. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (England and Wales) and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (as amended) affect virtually all workplaces and oblige building owners, those in control of premises and employers to ensure that their premises comply with all the relevant statutory provisions. The visit was undertaken by Alison Treacher on 29th January 2019. All available areas of the site were surveyed and these are detailed in Section 3 - Site Details. There were no hazards requiring immediate attention identified during the survey.

Consequences for life safety in the event of fire:

Taking into account the nature of the premises and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment in accordance with the findings in Section 4 of this report: Medium

Likelihood of fire: Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment in accordance with the findings in Section 4 of this report: Medium

Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:

Moderate

Number of Actions

Sources of Ignition: 1 Fire and Smoke Spread: 3 Means of Escape: 1 Fixed Fire Fighting Installations: 2 Facilities and Access for the Fire Service: 1 Fire Safety Signs and Symbols: 2 Emergencies: 1 Traffic Management: 1 Visitors and Security: 1


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2 Action Plan A summary of our High, Medium and Low risk hazard observations and recommendations are given below. For your convenience, priority bandings are colour coded as follows: High Priority Red (Requiring action within 30 days. Serious breaches of legislation/guidance that have potential for injury and death to occupants - from receipt of this report). Medium Priority Orange (Those items that may not pose a threat to occupants but are considered to require attention as part of the organisation’s compliance programme. This should be actioned within the time specified by the consultant or within 3 months - from receipt of this report). Low Priority Green (Items that may not pose a threat to occupants but are considered to require attention as part of recognised industry best practice. This should be actioned within the time specified by the consultant or within 6 months - from receipt of this report).


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2.1 Fire Safety Ref Observation: Action: Priority Sources of Ignition

1 There were no suitable enclosures for communal letterboxes.

Provide suitable enclosures designed to contain burning material for the communal letter boxes.

Medium

Photos:

Photo Ref: 1

Communal letter boxes.

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Fire and Smoke Spread

2 There was a door in the redundant refuse shute room which could not be opened. It could not be confirmed if there was any unprotected vertical opening within this cupboard.

Gain access to the cupboard and confirm there are no vertical openings.

Medium

Photos:

Photo Ref: 2

Door in refuse area.

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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3 The door to the redundant refuse shute room has a catch to secure the door open.

Remove the catch from the door to prevent it being left open. Medium

Photos:

Photo Ref: 3 Door catch.

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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4 It was not possible to confirm whether the individual flat entrance doors are substantial, close properly and have overhead self-closing devices.

At the next available opportunity check that the entrance doors to the individual flats are substantial, close properly and have overhead self-closing devices.

Medium

Photos:

Photo Ref: 4

Example front entrance door.

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Means of Escape

5 There was no means of venting smoke from the enclosed means of escape stairwell. Smoke leakage into these locations may hinder or prevent their use for emergency evacuation as well as for fire-fighting/fire brigade purposes.

Provide a manually or automatically operated smoke ventilation system within the means of escape stairwell in order to vent any smoke leakage. This will enable the stairwells to fulfil their functions as a means of escape/evacuation, as well as for fire-fighting/fire brigade purposes.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:

Fixed Fire Fighting Installations

6 Commissioning certificates were not available for the dry riser.

Make sure suitable and sufficient commissioning certificates are available for the dry riser and held on site.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Fixed Fire Fighting Installations

7 It was not possible to confirm what arrangements were in place to periodically test the dry rising main.

Confirm the arrangements in place to periodically test the dry rising main.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:

Facilities and Access for the Fire Service

8 No information is available for the emergency services regarding the location of the utility isolation/shut off valves and any hazards present in the premises. No person appointed to co-ordinate and liaise with the emergency services on their arrival.

To enable emergency services to become aware of any significant hazard in the premises and to enable them to locate utility isolation/shut off valves quickly, a single line plan suitably marked up to identify the hazard/service, i.e. electricity/gas intakes, switch room, etc and their locations would be an advantage. The plan should be available at the fire alarm panel in the event of a fire.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Fire Safety Signs and Symbols

9 There was inadequate fire signage within the communal areas of the property.

Display a ‘fire main inlet/outlet’ sign on the following fire main cupboard doors:

- Dry riser adjacent to front door.

Medium

Photos:

Photo Ref: 5

Dry riser cupboard.

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Fire Safety Signs and Symbols

10 There was inadequate fire signage within the communal areas of the property.

Provide a fire action notice to the following location(s)

- Front entrance lobby.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:

2.2 Health and Safety Ref Observation: Action: Priority Emergencies

1 There was no information available to demonstrate that tenants had been made aware of any emergency procedures for the site, other than for fire. The tenants may not be aware of what action to take in the event of an emergency.

Tenants should be made aware of the emergency procedures for the site. They should be requested to acknowledge receipt of this information.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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Ref Observation: Action: Priority Traffic Management 2 There were no signs to indicate the height and width at the

entrance of the site. This could result in vehicle impact to the property.

Signage should be provided at entrance to indicate to drivers the available height and width of the traffic route.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:

Visitors and Security

3 There was no emergency procedure or general safety information provided for visitors when they enter the site. Visitors to site may not know what action to take in case of emergency.

The emergency procedure and general safety information should be made available for visitors, in a prominent location, as they enter the site.

Medium

Photos:

No photos required

Action By: Date:

Comments:


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3 Site Details

Building Address: 13-20 Althorpe Mews London SW11 3PD

General Information

Site Description: Althorpe Mews is a development of eight flats spread over four levels which include duplex flats. The upper floors are accessed from the external balcony which is accessed from the internal stairwell. Access to the premises is by a vehicle entrance from Westbridge Road. The common areas include the entrance lobby, stairwell and external balcony.

Access to the main entrance is via a key and there is an intercom system in place for communicating with visitors. The property is designed with a single stairway which serves four of the eight flats on the upper floor and the remaining four flats are accessed by a front door from the street.

Externally there are paved walkways immediately outside the main entrances and there is limited car parking to the front of the premises.

Fire Detection and Alarm System: The property complies with current building regulation guidance, particularly in relation to adequate standards of compartmentation, therefore a fire alarm and detection system is not fitted or required in the communal areas.

Note: Residents should be periodically advised that they should have smoke alarms installed in accordance with BS 5839-6 (Grade D LD3 fire alarm system) that is not linked to any communal system.

Location Usage: Residential

Number of floors: Four (consisting of two floors of duplex flats).

Brief details of construction: Roof: Tiled mansard and felted. Floors: Concrete. Ceilings: Plasterboard. Walls: Brick and plaster and assumed stud partition separating compartments within flats.

Location Status: Managing agent

Evacuation Strategy: Stay Put.

Areas Covered: Staircases. Corridors. Entrance. External circulation routes. External car park. Bin area.


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Areas Not Accessed: Electrical cupboard - unable to gain access.

Any fires that have occurred in recent years (if known):

None reported.

Any further relevant information that has a bearing on fire and health and safety risk:

None.

Site Representative: Gemma Moore.

Responsible person: The proprietor of London Block Management.

Did the site visit include the examination of at least a sample of flat entrance doors?:

No.

Access to Lofts: No access to loft - no access hatch.

Type of Fire Risk Assessment during this combined assessment:

Type 1.

Means of escape: The escape route from the flats from upper floors is via a single staircase which terminates at the front ground floor main exit door. Escape at ground floor level is afforded through the main front entrance door leading onto the external pedestrian route.

Emergency Lighting: There is non-maintained emergency lighting provided within the escape routes. The emergency lighting is installed in accordance with BS 5266 and is tested and maintained as follows:

- Monthly test by means of a test key. - Annual test (1-3 hours discharge test).

Fixed or Portable Fire-Fighting Equipment:

There is no requirement for fire extinguishers to be provided in the escape route of residential properties.

Smoke Control: The smoke control provision at the property comprises open balconies on the second floor. There is no smoke control provision in the communal staircase.

Security/Arson: The front entrance door to the communal entrance area to the upper flats is secured by a key lock and there is an intercom system.

Disabled Access: Plans for the safe evacuation of disabled/vulnerable residents remain the responsibility of individual residents.


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Management Control: The maintenance records for this property were located in London Block Management offices.

The company has produced a set of policies and procedures which are held at head office.

Your contractors should be appraised centrally to ensure appropriate standards of health and safety management are maintained. This includes, where appropriate, contractor permit to work systems to control high-risk work. Property management staff should carry out routine (usually monthly) property inspections which should be documented centrally.

When properties are redecorated internally and externally in accordance with individual property lease agreements, during these works, the structural property condition should be checked e.g. roofing materials, high level glazing, ornamental stonework and cladding.

Consultants Comments: There was good control and preventative measures in place to control sources of ignition and fuel; the majority of escape routes remained clear. Fire stopping in general was adequate. The provision of emergency lighting was adequate.

There was overall good control and preventative measures in place for health and safety matters. There were only a small number of issues that should be addressed. Refer to Section 2 of this report.

The following fire and health and safety legislation and guidance applies to these premises:

- Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 - Management of Health and Safety at Work

Regulations 1999 (as amended) - Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 - Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare)

Regulations 1992 (as amended) - Work at Height Regulations 2005 - The Health Act 2006 - The Smoke-Free (Signs) Regulations 2007 - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

1998 (as amended) - Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 - BS 5499: Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphic

Symbols - Building Regulations Approved Document B (B5) - BS 5839 Part 6 Fire Detection and Fire Alarms in -

Residential Buildings - BS 5266: Part 1: Code of Practice for the

Emergency Lighting of Premises other than Cinemas and Certain other Specified Premises Used for Entertainment

- BS EN 1634: 1 Fire Resistance Test for Door & Shutter Assemblies – Fire Doors and Shutters

- Housing Act 2004

Refer to definitions in Section 6 of this report (Protocol).


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4 Fire Risk Assessments

4.1 Fire Safety Management

Consequence x Likelihood Low

Assessment Questions

Is the Evacuation Strategy for the property suitable and sufficient? Yes

Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of any disabled people who are likely to be present?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, were there other issues relating to Fire Safety Management which require to be improved?

Yes

Observations No further observations.


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4.2 Sources of Ignition

Consequence x Likelihood Medium


Is a current inspection certificate available for the electrical integrity of the building’s fixed electrical wiring, systems and equipment?

Yes

Are the premises free from evidence of unsafe electrical practices (i.e. use of non-fused adaptors/extension leads), mechanical damage or abrasion to cables, leads and flex, and overloading of electrical sockets or circuits?

Yes

Is the property free from portable electrical appliances in the common areas?

Yes

Are all high fire risk and hazardous areas (stores, cupboards and plant rooms, etc.) kept locked and effectively controlled against unauthorised access?

Yes

Is there a strictly enforced no smoking policy within the property and are there suitable and sufficient facilities available for the safe disposal of smokers' materials in areas where smoking is permitted?

Yes

Are there suitable systems/facilities in place to prevent unauthorised persons gaining entry to the building?

Yes

For communal letterboxes, are there suitable enclosures designed to contain burning material?

No

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Sources of Ignition?

Yes



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4.3 Sources of Fuel



Is combustible material being effectively removed, stored or controlled on site, clear of ignition sources, heat producing appliances, voids and service risers?

Yes

Are fire retardant/low flammability wall and ceiling linings used to limit fire spread?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Sources of Fuel?

Yes



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4.4 Sources of Oxygen



Are doors, windows and other openings closed, particularly out of working hours?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Sources of Oxygen?

Yes



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4.5 Fire and Smoke Spread



Are the premises free of any unprotected horizontal or vertical openings that will allow the spread of smoke and fire? (Integrity of fire compartmentation/separation.)

No

Is there adequate fire separation in access corridors, fire escape routes and cupboards that lead onto a fire escape route?

Yes

Is the structural integrity of all fire doors (including cupboard doors) and shutters satisfactory to prevent the passage of fire and smoke? (E.g. doors/shutters are maintained effectively, are self-closing and free from being held in the open position except by an approved method.)

No

Are storage rooms, cupboards, electrical meter rooms and risers kept secured except for access?

Yes

Is structural compartmentation satisfactory and not being compromised? (E.g. Where visible are there defective or missing cavity barriers in voids, composite panels in poor condition, or any visible examples of cladding coming away from the structure of the building.)

Yes

Do flat entrance doors appear substantial or is there appropriate certification confirming that flat entrance doors which have been changed (e.g. to uPVC doors) and which open onto the communal means of escape, meet the 30 minute fire resisting standard?

No

Is there adequate compartmentation and fire separation between the flats and the common parts and between the common parts and ancillary accommodation (refuse chutes and plant rooms)?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Fire and Smoke Spread?

Yes



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4.6 Means of Escape



Are all routes designated for means of escape provided with emergency lighting that works correctly?

Yes

Is the emergency lighting tested regularly and maintained on an annual basis by a competent person?

Yes

Is the means of escape within the limits of travel distance for the type of occupancy, number of occupants, dimensions of the premises and hazards present?

Yes

Do doors on escape routes open in the direction of travel, are they fitted with vision panels and do they meet the appropriate fire standards?

Yes

Is there an adequate number of existing exits and at the correct location?

Yes

Are all escape routes clear of obstructions or restrictions and fire hazards (fuel/ignition/oxygen sources)?

Yes

Are fire escape routes free from slip, trip and fall hazards? Yes

Are there openable windows, roof vents or other means of ventilation provided to release smoke from the means of escape stairwells?

No

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Means of Escape?

Yes



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4.7 Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire



Is there adequate means for warning persons throughout the premises in the event of fire?

Yes

Has the Managing Agent recommended to residents that flats should be provided with smoke alarms installed in accordance with BS 5839-6 (Grade D LD3 fire alarm system) that is not linked to any communal system?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire?

Yes



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4.8 Fixed Fire Fighting Installations



Have suitable and sufficient commissioning certificates been provided for the fire systems, emergency lighting, sprinklers, dry risers, dampers, etc (where applicable)?

No

Where a dry or wet rising/falling fire main is installed in the building, are the outlet valves strapped and secured in the closed position or located within a secure cabinet accessible with a fire service compatible lock?

Yes

Are all wet/dry fire mains subject to an annual test and service by a competent person?

No

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Fixed Fire Fighting Installations?

Yes



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4.9 Facilities and Access for the Fire Service



Are there suitable means for communicating with the Fire Service? Yes

Are the premises free of any specific difficulties, regarding rescue, which the Fire Service should be made aware of?

Yes

Is information available of the building services, location of utility isolation valves/switches and other relevant information, such as if asbestos is present, that the Fire Service should be aware of?

No

Are fire hydrants or other water supplies near to the building for Fire Service use, and is suitable access and hard standing available for fire appliances?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Facilities and Access for the Fire Service?

Yes



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4.10 Fire Safety Signs and Symbols



Are all routes classified for means of escape, appropriately signed with sufficient pictogram Fire Exit signage, (with or without text), in a suitable position to enable occupants to identify their way out?

Yes

Where the fire main inlet/outlet is enclosed, is there an appropriate fire equipment pictogram sign on the outside of the access door?

No

Are site specific fire action notices displayed and clearly visible where necessary?

No

At the time of the assessment, are the areas of the site under inspection free from other fire hazards relating to Fire Safety Signs and Symbols?

Yes



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5 Health and Safety Risk Assessments

5.1 Management

5.1.1 Contractors



Are contractors subject to an appraisal process before they are engaged, to ensure that they can be considered competent to carry out the work?

Yes

Are records kept of safety information sent to and received from contractors, and has the information been acknowledged by the contractor?

Yes

Are contractors operating an effective permit to work system to control defined high risk work?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to work by Contractors?

Yes



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5.2 Premises

5.2.1 Asbestos Management



Has an asbestos management survey been carried out on the site by competent persons?

Yes

Is there an effective asbestos management plan in place? Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Asbestos Management?

Yes



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5.2.2 Emergencies



Are residents/other occupiers made aware of the emergency procedures?

No

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Emergencies?

Yes



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5.2.3 Traffic Management



Is there clear separation between vehicle and pedestrian routes? Yes

Are there clear parking areas? Yes

Are height/width restrictions clearly indicated? No

Is good artificial lighting provided for the vehicle movement areas? Yes

Are surfaces in good condition (e.g. free from slip, trip and fall hazards, potholes, missing drain gully covers, changes in ground level etc)?

Yes

Are traffic routes free from obstructions? Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Traffic Management?

Yes



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5.2.4 Visitors and Security



Are all restricted areas, rooms and cupboards kept locked? Yes

Are visitors appropriately controlled when entering the site and whilst on site?

Yes

Is information on emergency procedures and general safety made available to visitors to the site?

No

Have physical security measures been assessed (e.g. door/window locks)?

Yes

Are security systems and procedures on site provided/adequate (e.g. CCTV, intruder alarms, controlled access points)?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to visitors and security?

Yes



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5.2.5 Work at Heights



Is work at heights limited to competent persons who have a Permit to Work?

Yes

Do the windows open in such a way that they can be cleaned without creating the risk of a fall?

Yes

Are areas below work at height locations effectively protected to prevent persons being struck by falling objects (barriers and signage)?

Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Work at Heights?

Yes



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5.2.6 Working Environment



Are there sufficient safety signs in the property? Yes

Is lighting sufficient and in working order to enable people to work, use facilities and move from place to place safely?

Yes

Is the workplace being maintained in a clean condition? Yes

Are the surfaces of the floors, walls and ceilings capable of being kept clean?

Yes

Are waste materials being effectively removed from the workplace? Yes

Are pedestrian routes free from slipping/tripping hazards? Yes

Are stair nosings non-slip and clearly visible? Yes

Are stairways provided with handrails where there are more than 3 steps?

Yes

Is the risk of falling objects/materials/tree branches etc. adequately controlled?

Yes

Are all fall risks adequately controlled? Yes

Is all glass on the site in a good state of repair? Yes

Can all windows, skylights and ventilators be opened or adjusted safely?

Yes

Are self-closing mechanisms fitted to doors adjusted so that they close at a reasonable rate?

Yes

Are all fixtures and fittings seen to be secure? Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Working Environment?

Yes



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5.3 Plant & Equipment

5.3.1 Electricity



Are all electrical mains panels kept locked? Yes

Are suitable electrical hazard warning signs provided? Yes

Is all wiring enclosed effectively? Yes

At the time of the assessment, were the areas of the site under inspection free from other hazards relating to Electricity?

Yes



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36 Fire Risk Assessment

6 Protocol Fire Risk Assessment The fire risk assessment is not invasive therefore RPS can take no responsibility for any structural fire safety deficiencies subsequently found within the inaccessible areas of the property. The assessment of fire risk is subjective and for guidance only. All hazards and deficiencies identified in Section 2 of this report should be addressed by implementing the advice contained in the fire action plan. This fire risk assessment is based on PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment – Guidance and recommended methodology, and is consistent with the approach to fire risk assessment set out in Government guidance documents on the relevant fire safety legislation. Fire Risk Assessment Methodology Likelihood of Fire Low: Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition. Medium: Normal fire hazards (e.g. potential ignition sources) for this type of occupancy, with fire hazards generally subject to appropriate controls (other than minor shortcomings). High: Lack of adequate controls applied to one or more significant fire hazards, such as to result in significant increase in likelihood of fire. Potential Consequences of Fire Slight Harm: Outbreak of fire unlikely to result in serious injury or death of any occupant (other than an occupant sleeping in a room in which a fire occurs).

Moderate Harm: Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.

Extreme Harm: Significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more occupants.

Risk Level (The risk to life from fire) Trivial: No action is required and no detailed records need be kept. Tolerable: No major additional controls required. However, there might be a need for improvements that involve minor or limited cost. Moderate: It is essential that efforts are made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time period. Where medium risk is associated with consequences that constitute extreme harm, further assessment might be required to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the priority for improved control measures.

Likelihood of Fire Potential Consequences of Fire

Slight Harm

Moderate Harm Extreme Harm

Low Trivial Risk

Tolerable Risk Moderate Risk

Medium Tolerable Risk

Moderate Risk Substantial Risk

High Moderate Risk

Substantial Risk Intolerable Risk


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37 Fire Risk Assessment

Substantial: Considerable resources might have to be allocated to reduce the risk. If the building is unoccupied, it should not be occupied until the risk has been reduced. If the building is occupied, urgent action should be taken. Intolerable: The building (or relevant area) should not be occupied until the risk is reduced. Health and Safety Risk Assessment Risk Estimation Methodology The following risk level estimator is based on a general health and safety risk level estimator contained within BS 8800: 2004. Guide to occupational health and safety management systems and HSG (65) – A Guide to Risk Management.

Risk rating matrix:

The definition of the terms is as follows: High: There is significant potential for serious injury or death of one or more

person. Serious contravention of legislative requirements which may give rise to imminent risk to health.

Medium: A breach or incident could result in injury of one or more occupants. Failure to rectify may lead to incident or prosecution.

Low Items that may not pose a threat to occupants but are considered to require attention as part of recognised industry best practice. This should be actioned within the time specified by the consultant.

The individual risks of identified corrective actions are detailed in sections 2 and 3 and are based on the risk rating detailed below:

Risk Rating/ Definition

Action

High Priority Items to be resolved or work initiated within 30 days Medium Priority Items to be resolved or work initiated within 3 months Low Priority Items to be resolved or work initiated within 6 months

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