Serco Leisure
RISK ASSESSMENT
It is essential that where risks are not adequately controlled, i.e. further action is identified, a “Risk Reduction Action Plan”, Ref: HSF007 is completed. Refer to Risk Assessment Guidance Notes, Ref: HSF006 for further information.
Site Name: SUGDEN SPORTS CENTRE / Area /Section: / GENERAL FACILITY / Subject /
Activity : / WORKPLACE SAFETY - FIRE
Ref No. / Hazard
(What could cause harm – this may be physical, chemical, biological , psychological etc. ) / Risk of
(What could happen / nature of injury – how might someone be harmed?) / Risk to
(Who might be harmed – directly or indirectly) / Existing Control Measures
(List all relevant controls making reference to all key controls, e.g. elimination of hazard, reduction, isolation, training, PPE) / Likelihood / Severity / Risk Ranking / Further Action
Y / N
Particulars
Owner/Employer/ Persons in Control of Workplace: / University of Manchester/ Manchester Metropolitan University/Serco Leisure as operator.
Nominated Person Responsible for Fire Safety on the Premises: / Contract Manager (Paul Mee– overall responsibility), Duty Managers
Telephone Number: / 0161 306 3665 (Centre Duty Manager) 077181 95047 – Paul Mee
General Description Of The Premises
Sugden Sports Centre is a purpose build (brick building) indoor facility for the students/ staff of both institutions plus the local community. The facility offers a wide range of sport facilities such as 4 sports halls, 6 squash courts, fitness suite, 2 activity rooms,and 1 outdoor 5-a-side pitch. The site make up comprises, foyer, reception area, physiotherapy room, sports areas, and viewing balconies, store rooms, changing areas, plant rooms toilets.
Occupancy & Size
Times the premises are in use / Monday to Friday: 07.00 – 23.00
Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 09.00 – 18.00
Total number of persons employed to work within the premises at any one time: / 12
Total number of persons who may resort to the premises at any one time (e.g. maximum occupancy level): / Sporting activities 766
Sporting and other mixed use 4500.
(Using the equation of 0.5m2 per person for sports halls A,B,CD.
Using the equation of fire exit width & number of exits for activity rooms 1 & 2, gym & squash courts & power room.See attached maximumoccupancy levels for each area.)
Size of the building (external) / Plans attached.
Number of floors: / 4 including top plant rooms, squash, activity areas 1st floor. Plans attached
Number of stairs: / 6 plus 2 access ladders
Fire safety systems within the premises
Fire warning systems (i.e. break-glass smoke/heat detectors) / Break glass, smoke / heat detectors
Emergency lighting / Yes
Others (i.e. sprinklers) / Fire alarm activated gas cut-off to the boilers
Management
Regular checks, inspections, maintenance, E.A.P etc / Planned preventative maintenance programme, including checks and inspections, in place.
Protec are the external contractor responsible for serving & inspecting fire systems, appliances, emergency lighting & P.A. system
Fire Alarm sirens checked throughout – Audible check/ recorded – weekly
Break glass fire alarm points activated randomly/recorded – weekly
Fire drills take place every 12 months and include users & staff
101a / General Facility– lack of effective fire precaution and management measures resulting in increased sources of fuel and heat. / Fire – injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors Contractors
Hirers
Schoolchildren / Teachers (dual use sites)
Those especially
at risk:
Disabled customers
Children /
- Strict ‘no smoking policy’ implemented throughout the building.
- Centre Emergencies Procedure (SLQP050) developed describing fire evacuation procedures
- Staff trained on SLQP050 during induction and using SLIMS Fire Safety Training package.
- Fire risk assessment and SLQP050 revised as required following each fire drill. .
- Duty Manager Site Inspection Checklist (SLQF039) used to inspect facility on a daily basis and check fire arrangements including fire extinguishers.
- Suggestion and Concern and Defect Reporting Procedure (SLQP039) and Suggestion and Concern (SAC) Report (SQLF008) enabling staff to report defects with emergency systems and procedures. SAC Form records action taken and completion date.
- Dedicated Fire Assembly Point is the Front car park &reflected in the Centre Emergencies Procedure & communicated in training.
- Six monthly inspections of general fire precautions, fire fighting arrangements undertaken by Protec
- Fire detection & appliance tests and inspections are carried out in accordance with Technical Working Practice –Fire Detection/Appliance Tests and Inspections (TWP03).
- Emergency lighting tested in accordance with Technical Working practice ref: TWP04 – Emergency Light Testing and recorded on Emergency Lighting Test Record (SLQF096)
- Service contracts in place for alarm systems and fire fighting equipment
- Fire doors marked as such and located throughout the centre to produce zones
- Fire alarm call points clearly displayed
- Fire action signage displayed near alarms and other prominent locations
- Fire file is maintained and incorporates building plans
101b / Outdoor Areas (e.g. waste compounds)
Fuel: combustible materials/spread of fire: general waste, combustible materials
Ignition: Smoking and smoking materials; arson
Oxygen: Air outside / Fire- injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers
Trespassers
Contractors
Children /
- Alarm points near to waste storage areas located at changing room corridor, hall C & D side of the building(inside)
- Regular waste collection by approved contractors
- All waste stored in appropriate bins/skips/containers with lids
- Hazardous waste removed by approved contractors (hazardous waste licence in place)
- Waste compounds are adequate distance from building
- Floor surrounding waste bins is kept free from litter
- Waste area kept lit at night
- Litter in car park area and around perimeter of building are kept free of litter
- No smoking permitted on the grounds
101c / Reception Office
Ignition: Electrical– ( tills, PCs, fans, printers), lighting, faulty electrical equipment
Fuel: Combustible Material: Paper, stationery, bins, furnishings, files, clothing
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and window / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors /
- All portable electrical items are PAT tested
- Bins emptied on a regular basis
- Smoke detectors in reception / office
- Receptionists / Duty Managers trained in emergency evacuation procedures
- 2 fire extinguishers located outside the office
- 1 fire sounder located in reception
- 1 Escape route allowing sufficient time to gain access to safe location
101d / Foyer Area
Ignition: Electrical (vending machines, heating unit)
Fuel: Furnishings, posters, notice boards etc
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers
Visitors /
- All portable electrical items are PAT tested
- Bins emptied on a regular basis
- Good housekeeping as area is kept tidy at all times
- 1 break glass point located in foyer area
- Fire action signage in place
- 1 fire extinguisher located in foyer
- Escapes routes well signed with illuminated signs
101e / Changing room corridors
Ignition: Electrical (heater units, faulty lighting)
Fuel: Plants, posters, notice boards etc
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers
Visitors /
- Good housekeeping as area is kept tidy at all times
- 2 break glass point located in foyer area
- Fire action signage in place
- 1 fire extinguisher located in foyer
- Escapes routes well signed with illuminated signs
- Corridor is separated from other areas of the building with the means of fire doors
- Area regularly patrolled by staff
101f / Gym Corridor
Ignition: Electrical (Faulty lighting, vending machine)
Fuel: Combustible material: furnishings, bins, plants, posters
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers
Visitors /
- Bin emptied on a regularly basis
- 1 fire sounder located in gym corridor
- 1 fire extinguisher located in corridor
- 1escape routes available with running man illuminated signs
- Portable electrical items PAT tested
- Corridor is separated from other areas of the building by fire doors
101g / Male & female toilets
Ignition: Electrical ( hand driers)
Combustible: Litter, cubicles
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers
Visitors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- Sounder located in toilet area
- 3 escape routes allowing sufficient time to gain access to safe location
- Toilet area’s are regularly checked by staff
- Fire extinguisher is located outside the toilet in corridor
101h / Electrical Room
Ignition: Electrical ( distribution boards)
Combustible: Litter, cubicles
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Contractors /
- Fixed wiring testing undertaken by competent contractor as per code of practice
- Door locked at all times
- Signage on door warning people of high voltage
- Electrical room is clean and tidy
101i / Fitness Suite / Office
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting) TV’s, CV equipment, heater
Combustible: furnishings, bins, paper, notice boards, documents, mats, carpet
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
customers
visitors /
- Electrical items are PAT tested
- Bins emptied on a regular basis
- 3 fire extinguisher located in fitness room
- Fire sounder located in fitness room
- Break glass point in fitness room
- Fire action signage in place
- 3escape routes available with running man illuminated signs
101j / Staff Room
Ignition: Electrical (fridge, toaster, kettle, microwave)
Fuel: Combustible Material: posters, files, furnishings
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Visitors /
- Door kept locked at all times
- Portable electrical items are PAT tested
- Bins emptied on a regular basis
- 1 fire extinguishers located outside staff room
101m / Cleaning Store
Ignition: Electrical (cleaning appliances)
Fuel: Combustible Material: Cleaning chemicals, brushes, mops
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff /
- Door kept locked at all times
- Chemicals stored in accordance with COSHH assessments/data sheets
- Chemical charts are located in the cleaning room
- Fire extinguisher is located outside
- Break glass located outside room
101n / Disabled change / toilet
Ignition: Electrical (faulty electrical equipment)
Combustible: Bins, Curtains, cubicles
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. Extractor unit / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors
Those especially at risk:
Disabled customers /
- Panic alarm fitted in disabled change
- Disabled change regularly checked and patrolled by members of staff
101s / Vending Store Room
Ignition: Electrical (faulty electrical equipment)
Combustible:
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation, burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors Contractors /
- Room is kept locked at all times
- Store room is kept clean and tidy
- Break glass point is located outside of the store room
- Emergency exit directly outside of the store room
- Fire signage located outside in the corridor
101t / Sports Hall
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: sports equipment, wall bars, cricket nets
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 7 escape route available with running man illuminated signs
- Fire extinguisher located outside of sports hall
- Fire action signage in place
- 13 break glass points located in sports hall
101u / Sport Hall Store Room (inside)
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting) distribution panel boards
Combustible: bench’s, trampoline, inflatable and sports equipment
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
customers
visitors /
- Emergency exits are located outside in the sports hall
- Fire extinguishers located outside of the sports hall
- Doors protecting the store room
- Store room kept locked at all times
101v / Sport Hall Store Room (external)
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible:
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
customers
visitors /
- Store room kept locked at all times
- Emergency exits located in the sports hall
101w / Dry Changing room corridor
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: display boards, cupboards
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and window / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 2 sounders located in corridor
- 1 escape route available with running man illuminated signs
- Bins emptied on a regular basis
- Staff regularly patrol the area
- 2 break glass points located in corridor
- Corridor is separated from other areas of the building with the means of fire doors
101x / Dry Male change 1
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)wall heater
Combustible: wooden benches, bin cubicles
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 1 sounder located in changing room
- Bin emptied on a regular basis
- Emergency lighting in place
- 1 Escape route allowing sufficient time to gain access to safe location
- Area regularly patrolled by staff
101y / Dry Female change
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: posters, cubicles, shower curtains
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation, burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 1 sounder located in changing room
- Bin emptied on a regular basis
- Emergency lighting in place
- 1 Escape route allowing sufficient time to gain access to safe location
- Area regularly patrolled by staff
101z / Dry Male Change 2
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)hand dryer
Combustible: bin cupboard, furnishings , wooden seats
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and window / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 1 sounder located in changing room
- Bin empties on a regular basis
- Emergency lighting in place
- 1 Escape route allowing sufficient time to gain access to safe location
- Area regularly patrolled by staff
- Fire action signage in place
101aa / Squash Courts
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible:
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. Air extractor / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- Break glass point located outside in corridor
- Sounder located outside in corridor
- Emergency exit located outside in corridor
101ab / Activity Rooms
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: Mats
Combustible: posters, notice boards
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 1sounders located in meeting room
- 3 escape route available with running man illuminated signs
- Fire action signage in place
- Break glass point located outside of activity rooms
- Door kept locked at all times
101ac / Activity Room store room
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: aerobics mats, Reebok steps
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- Door kept locked at all times
101ad / Power Room
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible: aerobics mats, Reebok steps
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff
Customers Visitors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- Door kept locked at all times when not in use
- Authorised users of the room only permitted
- Fire exit kept clear
- Housekeeping – litter bins emptied regularly
- Electrical equipment PAT tested
101ae / Plant Room
Ignition: Electrical (faulty lighting)
Combustible:
Oxygen: Natural air flow through doors and other openings. / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Staff (children’s services)
Customers Visitors Contractors
Those especially at risk:
Children /
- 1 number escape route available
- Fire alarm points located – main plant room
- Fire extinguishers located plant room
- Housekeeping – litter bins emptied regularly
- Electrical equipment PAT tested
- Any hot works carried out subject to permit to work
- Emergency communication arrangements in place in the event of lone working
- Storage of waste products / building materials controlled
101ae / Special User Groups
Ignition: As per other hazards
Fuel: As per other hazards / Fire - injury through smoke inhalation burns etc.
Death
Property damage
Injuries as a result of trying to escape from the scene / Visually impaired and hearing impaired; people with learning difficulties; those with mobility problems including wheelchair users.
Individuals with special needs, paying for casual use in unsupervised areas (eg sports hall) /
- As above depending on area
- It is believed that those with severe visual impairments will be accompanied at the facility with a helper.
- It is believed that there is no increased risk to the hearing impaired since they will be in company if the alarm should sound.
- Procedure - Use of Centre by Outside Organisations & Facility Bookings ensures that special needs groups are adequately supervised and informed of emergency procedures.
- Freelance instructors leading aerobics classes informed of emergency procedures and given a copy of centre EAP.
- One off risk assessments undertaken for special events to identify any additional hazards and controls
Documentation considered when
carrying out this risk assessment: / Comments: Previous risk assessment, SLIMS, Fire safety R.As 5 key steps, a short guide to making your premises safe from fire, fire safety R.As, theatres, cinemas and similar premises, site layout & emergency action plans
Assessment
Carried Paul Mee
Out By: / Date: November 2011 / Approved
By: / Date: / Next
Review November 2012
Date:
Ref: HSF004Issue 1 September 2009Page 1 of 19