| Ensure your Fire Risk Assessment is reviewed regularly and takes into account the threat of arson. | |
| Designate an area for rubbish bins and skips which is at least 10 metres away from buildings and boundaries. | |
| Reduce the amount of rubbish stored on premises by arranging for its regular removal by the disposal agency. | |
| Purchase metal bins with lockable lids to hold rubbish and chain wheeled bins to a fixed post. | |
| Stack pallets neatly, to a safe height and away from buildings or boundaries and arrange for their prompt return. | |
| Store highly flammable materials and substances separately from combustible material and in secure metal containers. | |
| Keep any undergrowth on waste or derelict land bordering onto your property under control by using a non-flammable weed killer if necessary. | |
| Regularly inspect unoccupied buildings such as storage areas and basements and remove any non-essential combustible material. | |
| Cover or sheet combustible material with a fire retardant cover. | |
| keep escape routes clear and ensure internal fire doors remain shut throughout. | |
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Security Precautions | Y/N |
| Encourage employees to be vigilant and challenge suspicious behaviour by strangers or other employees. | |
| Secure entry points in unoccupied buildings such as windows and doors using sturdy bars and locks reinforced with bolts. | |
| Minimise gaps under external doors and secure openings such as letter boxes by installing a metal container on the inside. | |
| Promptly repair vandalism and remove graffiti, report suspicious behaviour to the Police and alert surrounding neighbours. | |
| Repair damage to perimeter fencing and gates and ensure that thorny bushes along the perimeter are not overgrown. | |
| Install security lighting and if necessary CCTV in areas which are hidden from view and cut back vegetation close to recesses which could provide cover. | |
| Fit window locks or metal bars on ground floor windows and those near flat roofs and drain pipes. | |
| Install clear signage at entry points onto the premises instructing employees and visitors where and where not to go. | |
| Restrict and monitor access onto the premises and encourage employees to question strangers wondering onto the premises. | |
| Avoid leaving valuable items on display and have clear procedures for employees to secure the premises at close down. | |
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Action Plan and Comments to Support your Findings on the Checklist | |
