Posted By Tony abc jprhdnMurphy
I often get asked the question about fire risk on construction sites. The same rules apply. Consider the chances that a fire could actually break out, and put plenty of control measures in place. Typically, consider hot works, grinding/cutting, smoking, electrical issues, housekeeping and flammable materials to site.
The control measures should take account of regular cleaning and disposal of waste,appointment of trained fire wardens for certain areas, control of designated smoke areas, regulated control of materials to site and correct fire fighting procedures including emergency plan. I was once on site when a fire broke out and it is terrifying.

Posted By Robert Randall
Your other respondents seem to be good at answering a different question to the one that you asked.

The answer is that anyone doing a fire risk assessment anywhere has to be "competent". That competence is usually gained through a combination of knowledge (perhaps through training) and appropriate experience.

The competence required for a construction site FRA will therefore be knowledge of construction sites and their special risks in terms of fire safety, knowledge of the CDM regulations and the appropriate fire regs, i.e. Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (RRFSO) or the Fire (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

Some knowledge of the theory of fire would be essential as would knowledge of the appropriate type of fire fighting equipment, acceptable length of escape routes, warning arrangements, fire precautions, storage of flammable liquids, electrical safety and the management of fire safety.

So, as you can see, it may not be a simple job that anyone can do. I would say yes, the person does need to be trained in fire risk assessment.

Regards,

Bob R

Posted By Chris Pope
I would commend passing the half day test on CS Todds 3 day course for the NI Fire panel as a good indicator of competence to do fire risk assessment.