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You must consider a few important factors before you begin your fire risk assessment:
Where to assess
You'll need to go around your premises and inspect it. Take into account the whole of your premises, including any outdoor locations and rooms or areas that are rarely used.
If you have larger premises, you can divide it into a series of rooms or departments. Even if you share your premises with other businesses, the information on hazard and risk reduction will still be your responsibility. However, you'll need to consider the overall fire safety arrangements in the building.
Work processes
If your main risk assessment finds that work processes in the workplace are likely to lead to a fire, you should consider this when performing your fire risk assessment.
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