Emergency Fire Response and Extinguisher Use Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers emergency fire response, extinguisher use, evacuation, communication and post-incident recovery activities. It supports planning for fire-related hazards, clear decisions and safer emergency actions.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan emergency coordination, evacuation decisions and accounting for people
• Identify fire alarms and communicate emergency instructions
• Maintain access to extinguishers and firefighting equipment
• Confirm worker competency and authority for extinguisher use
• Assess the fire scene before any initial response
• Manage electrical and energised fire hazards
• Keep evacuation routes, assembly areas and exclusion zones controlled
• Address smoke, toxic atmosphere and respiratory exposure
• Manage isolation, first aid and recovery after an incident

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in emergency fire response or extinguisher use.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use