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The Risk Assessment Procedure
Risk management has become far more sophisticated in recent times as companies face the challenge of managing vast investments in capital equipment, as well as their human resources. Fire events, although low in probability, are often offset by catastrophic outcomes. As such, the JSG/ETI approach is to partner with clients to investigate the “Big Picture” concept of fire prevention and suppression, and by utilising a comprehensive risk assessment procedure, lay out a process whereby clients can, in real terms, reduce the risk of loss.
These preventative measures take the lead in the process to achieve the age old philosophy: Prevention is better than cure. Fire risk assessments and audits are carried out to identify any areas which need to be addressed in order to create a safer work environment and comply with necessary fire legislations.
The ETI Fire Suppression System assesses all fire related risks and produces a full, comprehensive and itemised report which will include any remedial work to your existing equipment. While prevention of many identified causes can be effected under a good management program, they cannot be entirely eliminated. It is at this point, if the risk is still considered unacceptable, the ETI fire system provides effective fire control to achieve the final risk reduction outcome.
The ETI recommended approach, is for the client to appoint a committee. This committee should bring to the table all the expertise and experience that allows it to identify hazards and risks, the committee rates these risks on a pre determined scale and then agrees on suitable control measures to achieve the required level of protection. The following flow chart (see page 15) outlines the Risk Assessment processes, the rating requirements, as well as a review and a record system. Note that any ETI installations will only be considered compliant if the client invokes the full risk assessment procedure, as determined by the Risk Assessment process. The ETI Risk Assessment procedure follows the following steps:
Step 1: A Fire Protection Committee is formed
The committee is comprised of the equipment owner’s key personnel and the ETI / JSG representative. The committee is charged with determining ‘acceptable’ and ‘unacceptable’ risks. Those deemed unacceptable are further discussed with a view to implementing control measures designed to reduce each.
Step 2: Documenting and Rating each Fire Risk
The committee is responsible for identifying all hazards and risks related to each piece of equipment and then rating each risk based on probability against consequence. This is termed the Weighted Risk Assessment Criteria (WRAC).
The WRAC guidelines table defines risk ratings from 1.1 to 4.3 (1.1 being the highest and potentially the most catastrophic). Each machine or vehicle is assessed for fire risk based on these guidelines fire risks, the backup of a fire system is still needed to get the desired fire rating.
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