Risk evaluation in industry defines high risk areas and highlights weaknesses within a fire defence system. The continuing monitoring of fire safety standards in industry is paramount if they are to be successful. An inspection procedure is vital to this function.
Inspections will also:
* Improve fire safety.
* Improve workers' attitudes towards fire safety.
* Provide a comprehensive record of fire safety development.
Effective inspections need to be both orderly and thorough. This is easily achieved by using checklists which have been formulated according to the risk. Examples of information which may be included in checklists are given here.
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