Hazard 17: Fire

The Legislation

The Fire Regulations and Fire Precautions Act 1971

The Fire Precautions (Workplace Amendment) Regulations 1999

The Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987

The Fire Certificates (Special Premises) Regulations 1976

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992

The Occupiers Liability Act 1984

The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

The Risks

  • access

  • asphyxiation

  • burns

  • chemicals

  • death

  • electricity

  • explosives

  • fuel

  • inflammable material

  • ignition sources

  • scenery

  • shock

  • smoke

  • smoking

Those most at Risk

Everybody when a fire starts.

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