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small you may be able to assess them as a whole. In some premises you may find it helpfulto divide them into a series of assessment areas using natural boundaries, e.g. stagingareas, sports fields, spectator areas marquees and concessions.If your premises are in a multi-use venue then the information on hazard and risk reductionwill still be applicable to you. However, any alterations to your individual part of the premiseswill need to take account of the overall fire safety arrangements in the complex, venue orevent.Your premises may be simple, with few people present or with a limited degree ofentertainment activity. However, if your site stages an event, which will have a range ofdifferent occupiers (e.g. concessions) then the measures provided by the other occupiersmay have a direct effect on the fire safety measure of the overall site.Under health and safety law (enforced by the Health and Safety Executive for NorthernIreland (HSENI) or the local council) you are required to carry out a risk assessment inrespect of any work processes in your workplace and to take or observe appropriate special,technical or organisational measures. If your health and safety risk assessment identifiesthat these processes are likely to involve the risk of fire or the spread of fire then youwill need to take this into account during your fire risk assessment under the Order 1 andRegulations 2 and prioritise actions based on the level of risk.You need to appoint one or more ‘competent persons’ (this could be you) to carry out any ofthe preventive and protective measures needed to comply with the Order 1 and Regulations 2 .This person could be you, or an appropriately trained employee, or where appropriate, athird party.Your fire risk assessment should demonstrate that, as far as is reasonable, you haveconsidered the needs of all relevant people including disabled people.Figure 1 shows the five steps you need to take to carry out a fire risk assessment.12
1234FIRe SAFety RISk ASSeSSMentIdentify fire hazardsIdentify:Sources of ignitionSources of fuelSources of oxygenIdentify people at riskIdentify:People in and around the premisesPeople especially at riskevaluate, remove, reduce and protect from riskEvaluate the risk of a fire occurringEvaluate the risk to people from fireRemove or reduce fire hazardsRemove or reduce the risks to people• Detection and warning• Fire-fighting• Escape routes• Lighting• Signs and notices• MaintenanceRecord, plan, inform, instruct and trainRecord significant findings and action takenPrepare an emergency planInform and instruct relevant people; co-operate and co-ordinate with othersProvide training5 ReviewKeep assessment under reviewRevise where necessaryRemember to keep your fire risk assessment under review.Figure 1: The five steps of a fire risk assessment13
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Further readingThe latest versions
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Management of Health and Safety at
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