Which measures help identify and mitigate the risk of arson in a workplace?

• A. Increase fire alarms only
• B. Remove lighting to conceal arson
• C. Only have a single exit
• D. Security measures; lockable doors; CCTV; lighting; secure storage; visitors control; alarm systems

Answer: (D)

To reduce the risk of arson in a workplace, you need a balanced approach that stops would-be arsonists, detects problems early, and enables a rapid response. The best measures combine security features: lockable doors to control access, CCTV to monitor activity, adequate lighting to remove hiding places and deter wrongdoing, secure storage for fuels and flammable materials, clear controls for visitors, and reliable alarm systems to raise the alarm quickly. Together, these create barriers, make suspicious behavior easier to spot, and ensure a rapid response if anything starts, which is why this option is the most effective.

In contrast, increasing fire alarms alone helps only after ignition occurs, not before. Removing lighting or relying on a single exit undermines safety and security, creating opportunities and concealment for arson and reducing safe evacuation and detection.