Employers, building owners, and occupiers have a legal responsibility to carry out and maintain an up-to-date fire safety risk assessment. This approach aligns with health and safety risk assessments and can be conducted as part of an overall assessment or as a standalone exercise.

Based on the assessment's findings, you must ensure adequate and appropriate fire safety measures are in place to minimise the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of a fire. Regular reviews and updates of your risk assessment are crucial.

To help prevent workplace fires, your risk assessment should identify potential causes, such as ignition sources (heat or sparks) and flammable substances, along with individuals at risk. Once risks are identified, appropriate control measures can be implemented. Consider whether these risks can be entirely avoided or, if not, how they can be reduced and managed, such as keeping ignition sources separate from flammable materials.