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COTTON FACTORY
HSE RISK
ASSESSMENT
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 HSE Fire Risk Assessment
of Cotton Factory

1. Introduction
This Fire Risk Assessment has been conducted for XYZ CottonFactory located at
[address]. The purpose of this assessment is to identify potential fire hazards,
evaluate the level of risk they pose, and recommend appropriate control measures to
ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and the premises.
2. Scope

This assessment covers all areas and processes within the cotton factory,
including:

· Raw cotton storage and handling

· Cotton processing machinery
· Storage areas for finished products
· Electricalinstallations
· Smoking areas
· Emergency exits and escape routes
· Fire detection and firefighting equipment

3. Fire Hazards Identification

The following table lists the identified fire hazards within the cotton factory:

No Fire Hazard Location/Area Potential Impact Current Control

Measures

1 Accumulation of Cotton Dust Cotton Processing High Regular cleaning

Area and maintenance
of machinery

2 Electrical Equipment Entire Factory High periodic electrical

Malfunction inspections and
maintenance

3 Flammable Chemicals Storage Area Moderate Proper storage

 and handling
procedures

4 Smoking in Prohibited Areas Designated Low Strict no-smoking

Smoking Zones policy outside
designated areas

5 Blocked or Obstructed Escape Emergency Exits High Regular inspection

Routes and clearance of
escape routes

6 Lack of Fire Detection Systems Factory Premises High Installation and

maintenance of
smoke/fire
detectors

7 Inadequate Firefighting Factory Premises High Adequate

Equipment provision of fire
extinguishers and
hydrants

4. Risk Assessment
The risk associated with each identified hazard is evaluated based on the likelihood of
occurrence and potential impact:

No Fire Hazard Risk Level Reasoning

1 Accumulation of Cotton High High potential for ignition and rapid spread of fire in
Dust the cotton processing area.

2 Electrical Equipment High Electrical faults can lead to sparks and fires in different
Malfunction parts of the factory.

3 Flammable Chemicals Moderate Proper storage and handling minimize the risk, but the
potential for fire still exists.

4 Smoking in Prohibited Low Strict policy reduces the likelihood of ignition sources.
Areas

5 Blocked or Obstructed High Inadequate escape routes can hinder evacuation

Escape Routes during a fire emergency.

6 Lack of Fire Detection High Without detection, early fire response becomes
Systems difficult.
 7 Inadequate Firefighting High Lack of proper firefighting equipment may impede fire
Equipment control efforts.

5. Control Measures
Based on the risk assessment, the following control measures are recommended to
mitigate fire hazards:

No Control Measures Responsible Party Implementation Date

1 Regular cleaning and maintenance of machinery Maintenance Team Ongoing

2 Periodic electrical inspections and maintenance Electrical Annually

Department

3 Proper storage and handling procedures for Safety Team Ongoing

flammable chemicals

4 Strict enforcement of no-smoking policy Security Personnel Ongoing

5 Regular inspection and clearance of escape routes Safety Team Quarterly

6 Installation and maintenance of smoke/fire Fire Safety Team Ongoing

detectors

7 Adequate provision of fire extinguishers and Fire Safety Team Ongoing

hydrants

6. Trainingand Awareness
To ensure effective implementation of control measures, training and
awarenessprograms will be conducted for all employees, emphasizing:
· Fire safety protocols
· Proper use of firefighting equipment
· Proper use of firefighting equipment

7. Review and Update

This Fire Risk Assessment will be reviewed annually or whenever significant changes
occur in the factory premises, processes, or regulations.
This HSE Fire Risk Assessment aims to enhance fire safety within the cotton factory.It
is crucial to implement the suggested control measures and promote a safety-
conscious culture among all employees to prevent and manage fire incidents
effectively.

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