Arson attacks can arise through the actions of vandals, disgruntled employees and/or former employees. The majority of malicious fires occur during the hours of darkness; however, a significant number are started during working hours in less populated areas of premises such as warehouses and storerooms. Externally, combustible material, combustible waste, and undergrowth are common targets for the arsonist.
Protection against arson is achieved by assessing and addressing the management issues, and both the fire and security protections of the premises. Vigilance is the key.
Controls generally fall into two categories – Human Element and Physical Element – which respectively relate to management procedures, and to protection or design principles. These controls are concerned with reducing the likelihood of an event occurring, and reducing or mitigating the impact on the business should an incident occur.
The following should be considered to create a comprehensive and integrated risk control program:
For further information, please contact your RMC Engineer
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