Which of the following is a key content of a fire risk assessment record?

• A. Hazard identification, people at risk, existing controls, risk ratings, action plan, dates, person responsible.
• B. Fire extinguisher maintenance schedule only.
• C. Employee salaries and shift patterns.
• D. Emergency lighting placement.

Answer: (A)

The main concept here is what a fire risk assessment record should contain. A comprehensive record needs to capture what hazards exist, who might be at risk, what controls are currently in place, how risky those hazards are (the risk rating), what actions are needed to reduce risk (the action plan), timelines (dates), and who is responsible for carrying out each action. This combination ensures a clear, auditable trail showing how risks were identified, evaluated, and being managed, which supports legal compliance and ongoing safety improvement.

The other options don’t fit as the key content of the record. A fire extinguisher maintenance schedule is important for safety management but is a separate routine document and not the full risk assessment record. Employee salaries and shift patterns aren’t related to fire risk assessment content. Emergency lighting placement is an element that might be addressed within the assessment, but focusing on its placement alone misses the broader record that should cover all hazards, people at risk, existing controls, and the action plan with responsibilities and dates.