Fire Safety Audit Checklist Template – Free PDF

Fire safety audit checklist template

This fire safety audit checklist enables you to meticulously assess and improve your facility’s fire safety preparedness. From reviewing previous inspections to evaluating firefighting systems, it goes through the crucial aspects of fire safety compliance.

For example, the US Fire Administration points out that fire sprinklers and smoke alarms make fire fatalities 82% less likely. With this template, you can ensure that your safety equipment is working, identify potential hazards, and maintain regulatory compliance across all areas of your facility. It helps you establish a robust fire safety culture while protecting lives, property, and business continuity.

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Audit

1.0 - Previous inspection

1.1 - Has the last inspection been reviewed?

1.2 - Are there no outstanding actions?

2.0 - Fire Prevention

2.1 - Emergency action plan up to date and relevant.

2.2 - Emergency action plan discussed regularly? (3 to 4 times a year)

2.3 - Company fire risk assessments reviewed on a six monthly basis?

2.4 - Plant and machinery stored outside whilst not in operation?

2.5 - Strict no smoking policy adhered to?

2.6 - Petrochemical and other inflammable substance stored in safe areas and safe quantities?

3.0 - First Aid Facilities

3.1 - Are first aid equipment locations clearly labelled?

3.2 - Employees aware of location of first aid cabinet?

3.3 - Is there easy access to cabinets?

3.4 - Are cabinets and contents clean and orderly?

3.5 - Are contents regularly checked?

3.6 - No contents past their expiry date?

3.7 - Are first aid officers accessible?

3.8 - Are emergency numbers displayed?

4.0 - Security

4.1 - Contractors On Site?

4.2 - Agencies On Site?

4.3 - Site entrance notice boards visible?

4.4 - Gates in good order?

4.5 - Fencing in good order?

4.6 - CCTV operational, recording, lenses clean, vision un-obstructed?

5.0 - Waste Transfer Shed

5.1 - Is lighting and emergency lighting adequate?

5.2 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

5.3 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

5.4 - Extinguishers clean and clear of obstructions?

5.5 - Extinguishers correctly located?

5.6 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

5.7 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

5.8 - Exit routes un obstructed?

5.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

5.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

5.11 - Fire alarm system functioning correctly?

5.12 - Council waste at acceptable levels?

5.13 - Construction waste at expectable levels?

6.0 - Trommel and Picking Station

6.1 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

6.2 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

6.3 - Extinguishers clean and clear of obstructions?

6.4 - Extinguishers correctly located?

6.5 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

6.6 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

6.7 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

6.8 - Exit routes un obstructed?

6.9 - Is the Trommel and Picking Station cleaned down thoroughly at the end of each shift?

6.10 - Are the floors around the machines kept clean?

6.11 - Picking Station waste bays at acceptable levels?

6.12 - Starting and stopping devices within easy reach of operator?

6.13 - Is lighting and emergency lighting adequate?

6.14 - Walkways kept clean and clear?

6.15 - Operators trained/inducted into the operation of the machines?

6.16 - Do operators comply with H&S procedures?

7.0 - Site Vehicles and Plant

7.1 - Daily checks performed?

7.2 - Schedule maintenance performed?

7.3 - Cabs clean and tidy?

7.4 - Jet washed on a weekly basis?

7.5 - Weighbridge's clean and tidy above and below?

8.0 - Site House Keeping

8.1 - All walkways clean, clear and in good repair?

8.2 - Site roads, clean clear and in good repair?

8.3 - Hard standing and turning areas, clean clear and in good repair?

8.4 - Stairways, entrances, and exits clear?

8.5 - Drainage clear, free of debris, no standing water?

8.6 - Signs of pests?

9.0 - Offices and Welfare Areas

9.1 - Is lighting and emergency lighting adequate?

9.2 - Extinguishers in place, clearly marked for type of fire?

9.3 - Extinguishers recently serviced? (Check 6 monthly punch mark on tabs.)

9.4 - Extinguishers clean and clear of obstructions?

9.5 - Extinguishers correctly located?

9.6 - Indicator signs 2.1 m above floor level?

9.7 - Adequate direction notices for fire exits?

9.8 - Exit routes un obstructed?

9.9 - Exit doors easily opened from inside?

9.10 - Exits clear of obstructions?

9.11 - Clean, clear and tidy?

9.12 - Safety switches tested every 6 months and tests recorded?

9.13 - No block adapters in use?

9.14 - Portable equipment tested and tagged?

9.15 - No broken plugs, sockets or switches?

9.16 - No power leads across walkways?

9.17 - No frayed or damaged leads?

9.18 - No strained leads?

9.19 - Portable power tools in good condition?

10.0 - COSHH

10.1 - COSHH cabinets in good repair suitable for task and lockable?

10.2 - COSHH stored correctly?

10.3 - Relevant COSHH data sheets kept in cabinets?

10.4 - Site COSHH register kept and updated when necessary?

11.0 - Firefighting Systems and Media

11.1 - Security link with 'Red Care' operational?

11.2 - Fire alarm system in waste transfer shed tested weekly?

11.3 - Site and sale office fire alarms tested weekly?

11.4 - Water supplies to fire hoses tested weekly and sufficient?

11.5 - Fire hoses in good state of repair?

11.6 - JCB 436 Loading Shovel FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.7 - JCB 456 Loading Shovel FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.8 - JCB Excavator - FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.9 - Liebherr 360 Excavator - FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.10 - HAAS Slow Speed Shredder - FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.11 - Waste Transfer Shed Electrical Cabinet - FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

11.12 - Trommel Electrical Cabinet - FireWard system - gauge in green, detection hose free from rubbing points and extreme heat?

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Frequently asked questions

How can this fire safety audit checklist help with regulatory compliance?

The checklist is designed to align with common fire safety regulations by verifying proper extinguisher placement, emergency lighting, exit accessibility, and firefighting systems maintenance. By documenting these checks regularly, you create an audit trail that demonstrates due diligence to inspectors and insurance providers.

What should you do with the findings from your fire safety audit checklist?

Document all findings, prioritize issues based on risk level, create an action plan with clear responsibilities and deadlines, and follow up to ensure completion. Lumiform allows you to save completed checklists so you can use them as evidence of your proactive safety program for insurance purposes and regulatory inspections.

How can you ensure employees take fire safety audits seriously?

Communicate the importance of fire safety by sharing relevant statistics and potential consequences of non-compliance. Involve team members in the audit process, recognize departments that maintain high standards, and demonstrate management commitment by addressing identified issues promptly.

What areas of your facility need the most attention during a fire safety audit?

Focus on high-risk areas like waste transfer sheds, electrical systems, and locations where flammable materials are stored. The checklist specifically addresses these areas with dedicated sections to ensure thorough evaluation of fire hazards and control measures.

This template, developed by Lumiform employees, serves as a starting point for businesses using the Lumiform platform and is intended as a hypothetical example only. It does not replace professional advice. Companies should consult qualified professionals to assess the suitability and legality of using this template in their specific workplace or jurisdiction. Lumiform is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or for any actions taken based on its content.