FIRE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

DETAILS
Company Name: KABBANI CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Premises Name: ASPHALT BATCHING PLANT

Address:

AMAALA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PROJECT, DUBA TABUK REGION, KSA.

Responsible Person: ENGINEER MUHAMMAD REYAD

Position: PLANT MANAGER

Date of Assessment: 14 - 05 - 2022

Carried out by: SAJID ALI KHAN

Position: HSE SUPERVISOR

Use of the Premises:

Asphalt production

OCCUPANCY

Times in Use: Weekdays: 07:00AM – 05:00PM Weekends: NO ACTIVITY

Total Numbers of Staff: Weekdays: 80 Weekends: NO ACTIVITY

Total of all Persons Present: Weekdays: 80 Weekends: NO ACTIVITY

FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL

 1. SOURCES OF FUEL
1.1 Highly Flammable liquids and gases used or stored in plant premise: Bitumen, diesel, LPG gases, chemicals, benzene,
solvent

Existing Control Measures

- Removal or significant reduction of the storage quantity of highly flammable substances and keep them in fire resisting stores
- Segregation of flammable materials from heat sources and keeping minimum quantity in work environment
- Provision of adequate ventilation in storage areas
- Control use and storage of oxygen and LPG gases.
- Oxygen and LPG cylinders, regulators, valves, connections, and hoses regularly inspected to ensure proper function and
that there are no leaks
- All containers are being kept closed when not in use

1.2 Combustible material stored and in use in the plant premises: Paper, Hessian cloth, Luprene, wood

Existing Control Measures

- Removal or significant reduction of the storage quantity of combustible materials and keep them in fire resisting stores
- Segregation of such materials from heat sources and keeping minimum quantity in work environment
- All containers are kept closed when not in use Other (state here)

1.3 Combustible waste allowed to accumulate in the premises such as paper, wood

Existing Control Measures

- Proper arrangements for the disposal of waste and rubbish
- Periodic performance of general housekeeping
- Ensure staff are aware of the standard of housekeeping required
- Additional training to the staff responsible

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2. SOURCES OF IGNITION
2.1 Hot work activity such as welding or flame cutting, hot surfaces, sparks?

Control Measures
- Implementation of hot work permit system
- Segregation of flammable and combustible materials from hot work area
- Safe containment of hot metal and sparks with the use of fire blanket and watchman
- Adequate training to the workers responsible
- Overall satisfactory control over hot works such as PTW, training, provision of fire extinguishers etc

2.2 Asphalt production process and system, maintenance activities

Control Measures
- Manual control valves, Override, automation safety features for asphalt plant
- Bag filter differential pressure instrument and regular cleaning of bag house filter
- Diesel fuel not to be used as a cleaning solvent near any heated work surface
- Thermal insulation for hot surfaces
- All containers are kept closed when not in use

2.3 Electrical equipment and wiring: Faulty, damaged, or not used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations

Control Measures
- Periodic repair or maintenance of faulty or damaged equipment
- Portable Appliance testing carried out
- Fixed installations periodically inspected and tested
- Fuses are of the correct rating
- Monthly Inspection, colour coding of electrical appliances and power tools

2.4 Smoking

Control Measures
- Smoking policy which provides for a safe smoking area and prohibition elsewhere
- Prohibition of matches and lighters in high-risk areas
- Arrangements for informing visitors

2.6 Arson

Control Measures
- Security measures e.g., lighting, site security team.
- Timely removal and proper disposal of combustible storage / waste bins from perimeter of building

Indicate any notes or recommendations for this section

Hot work permit is at place during the hot work process

 3. IDENTIFYING PEOPLE AT RISK
3.1 Are there any groups of people at increased risk from fire i.e., lone working, visitor? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Can they be re-located? ☐
- Is there a means for warning them about fire i.e., alarm and detection system? 
- Is there means of escape 

3.2 In the event of a fire are there people present whose disabilities would put them at a YES ☐ NO 
disadvantage when required to evacuate in an emergency?

3.3 Are visitors or members of the public likely to be unfamiliar with the escape routes? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Employees are adequately trained to assist with evacuation 
- Signages are in place but needs improvement 

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Signages are in place but needs improvement

4. MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE

4.1 In the event of fire can everyone safely escape from the premises? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Ensure existing exit routes and exits are available and unobstructed 
- Fire alarm / smoke detection system 
- Trained personnel for safe evacuation 

4.2 In the event of fire can everyone easily find their way to assembly point or place of safety? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Install sufficient signs to enable people to find their way out 
- Ensure signs are unobstructed and clearly visible from an appropriate distance. 
- Adequate training for personnel 

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 5. FIRE FIGHTING AND FIRE DETECTION
5.1 Are there sufficient extinguishers of the appropriate type for the risk and are they located YES  NO ☐
correctly?

Control Measures
- Provided suitable firefighting equipment including specialist equipment for special hazards 
- Located on stands/brackets 
- Visible and unobstructed with appropriate signages 

5.2 Have sufficient people been trained in the use of firefighting equipment? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Adequate training programme in a place. 

5.3 In the event of fire are there suitable arrangements for giving warning, Including where YES  NO ☐
necessary automatic fire detection?

Control Measures
- Provided suitable firefighting equipment including specialist equipment for special hazards 
- Located on stands/brackets 
- Visible and unobstructed with appropriate signages 

5.2 Have sufficient people been trained in the use of firefighting equipment? YES  NO ☐

Control Measures
- Adequate training programme in a place. 

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 6. PROCEDURES, ARRANGEMENTS AND TRAINING

6.1 Are sufficient person(s) available to assist in implementation of fire safety Yes  No ☐
measures?

6.2 Are appropriate fire procedures in place, recorded and available for relevant Yes  No ☐
persons to read?

6.3 Are people nominated to respond to fire and assist with evacuation? Yes  No ☐

6.4 Is there appropriate liaison with the Fire and Rescue Authority? Yes  No ☐

6.5 Are routine in-house inspections of fire precautions undertaken? Yes  No ☐

6.6 Are new employees, and building users given fire safety instruction on induction?
Yes  No ☐

6.7 Are all staff given periodic refresher training at suitable intervals? Yes  No ☐

6.8 Are building occupants aware of specific actions if there is a fire? Yes  No ☐

6.9 Are staff with special responsibilities e.g., Fire Marshals/Wardens/stewards given Yes  No ☐
additional training?

6.10 Are persons under 18 employed? if so, has an assessment been made of risks Yes ☐ No 
special to them and have their parents been informed of significant findings and fire
procedures?

6.11 Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals? Yes  No ☐

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Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventative and protective

measures (i.e., relevant general fire precautions)

1. SAJID ALI KHAN KHALEEL - HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT OFFICER

2.SAJJAD AHMED KHAN - PLANT OPERATOR

3.ABDULWAHAB ABDELRADI - PLANT MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

4.AFTAB AKRAM - LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

 7. MAINTENANCE AND TESTING
7.1 Are the premises adequately maintained? YES  NO ☐

7.2 Are door fastenings on all exit doors adequately maintained? YES  NO ☐

7.3 Are fire alarm / detection system (smoke detectors) been regularly tested and serviced? YES  NO ☐

7.4 Are fire extinguishers regularly inspected and serviced? YES  NO ☐

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 8. FIRE SAFETY RECORDS
8.1 Have fire safety arrangements been recorded in a way that can be easily interpreted? YES  NO ☐

8.2 Are there records of checking of escape routes? YES  NO ☐

8.3 Are there records of testing and maintenance of emergency lighting? YES  NO 

8.4 Are there records of testing and maintenance of fire alarm / detection systems? YES  NO ☐

8.5 Are there records of false fire alarms? YES ☐ NO 

8.6 Are there records of inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors? YES  NO ☐

8.7 Are there records of relevant training of employees including evacuation drills? YES  NO ☐

8.8 Are there records of emergency plans and actions for the relevant people to take in the event of YES  NO ☐
fire?
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 FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
Review of the Significant Findings – Record of Deficiencies and Remedial Action

Section
Item Proposed Remedial action.
o and Sub Description of Unsatisfactory Condition Persons at Risk
N By When, By Who
Paragraph
1 2.1 Fire blankets used for the containment of hot metal Workers Procurement of new fire blankets. IKK management and
and sparks have deteriorated procurement department
2 2.3 Trailing cable noticed which can hinder safe Workers, visitors Proper cable management to be implemented. HSE
evacuation, or be stepped on, leading to a short- Supervisor
circuit and potential fire
3 4.2 Warning and directional signages for evacuation Workers, visitors Evacuation and directional signages throughout the plant
are insufficient needs be reassessed and improved on. HSE Supervisor