An integral part of any Fire Risk Assessment is the evaluation of staff awareness and training. Employers must provide all staff with training and instruction so that they know what to do in the event of a fire in the workplace. It is important to incorporate such training into employee inductions and to provide refresher training where required. In addition to employees, the Fire Risk Assessment will look at provisions for the management of visitors to the premises and how they are informed of the fire procedures. Staff and visitors should be aware of the following: how to raise the alarm if they discover a fire how to contact the fire service how to use fire-fighting equipment such as fire extinguishers (staff only) how and where to evacuate the building here to assemble and who to report to Employers should carry out an annual fire drill as a minimum and more frequently where there is a regular staff turnover or where changing conditions may affect the speed of exit from the building. In order to get a realistic view of the effectiveness of the fire evacuation plans it is good practice for them to take place without prior warning. All personnel and those visiting the premises must participate in the fire drill and the results should be recorded in the fire log book.The Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed on the basis of the results to ensure that the intended controls are being met. There should be a written record of the significant findings of the Fire Risk Assessment and in addition to information on training the following details should be included: 1.fire hazards including ignition, fuel and oxygen sources 2.people at risk in and around the premises - including vulnerable people 3.measures taken to reduce the risk 4.details of fire fighting arrangements 5.emergency plan in the event of a fire
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