Technical Governance MetadataStatus: CURRENT
Author: Louanne Lanahan (CMIOSH · OSHCR · MIFSM · AIFireE · NFRAR)
Jurisdiction: England & Wales (UK Statutory Guidance)
Published: 2024-10-05
Last Technical Review: 2026-09-15
Primary Statutory Sources:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Home Office Fire Safety Risk Assessment Guides
### Identify Fire Hazards
* Sources of ignition (electrical, cooking, hot work, smoking)
* Sources of fuel (combustibles, storage, flammable liquids)
* Sources of oxygen (ventilation, oxidising materials)
### Identify People at Risk
* Employees, visitors, contractors
* Vulnerable occupants (mobility, cognition, sensory)
* People in remote or isolated areas
* Sleeping occupants (residential, care)
### Evaluate, Remove, Reduce and Protect
* Detection and warning systems
* Escape routes and final exits
* Emergency lighting
* Fire doors and compartmentation
* Fire-fighting equipment
* Signage
### Record, Plan and Train
* Record the significant findings
* Emergency plan
* Staff training and drills
* Maintenance and testing records
### Review
* Regular review and on change triggers
*Note: This checklist is for awareness only and does not replace a competent, site-specific fire risk assessment.*
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About Louanne Lanahan
Founder & Director · CMIOSH · OSHCR · MIFSM · AIFireE · NFRAR
Chartered Safety Practitioner (CMIOSH), registered on OSHCR, MIFSM, AIFireE, and NFRAR. Founder and Director of Lanahan Risk Management Services Ltd.
