Management
Responsibilities
Reference Guide: Section 1.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 1.1. |
Has management established a written fire prevention and emergency
preparedness program? |
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Are managers, supervisors, and employees trained on fire prevention
procedures? |
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| 1.3. |
Are all employees properly trained on fire emergency preparedness
plans? |
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| 1.4. |
Are emergency drills conducted at least on an annual basis? |
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| 1.5. |
Are evaluations and inspections conducted on fire emergency
preparedness plans, exits, and emergency equipment? |
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| 1.6. |
Are fire prevention procedures audited? |
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| 1.7. |
Has a coordinator been designated to administer the overall
fire prevention procedures and emergency preparedness plans? |
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| 1.8. |
Has the coordinator received training on fire emergency preparedness
plans and fire prevention procedures? |
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| 1.9. |
Are fires investigated to determine root causes and examined
to prevent reoccurrence? |
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| 1.10. |
Does management enforce fire protection and emergency preparedness
plans? |
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| 1.11. |
Is there a procedure for informing visitors and on-site contractors
on emergency procedures? |
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Fire Emergency Planning
Reference Guide: Section 2.0 |
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Is there a written fire emergency preparedness plan? |
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Does the emergency preparedness plan cover the following? |
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a. Facility Information: |
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Location |
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Type of production |
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Major fire risk hazards |
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Size of workforce |
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Hours of operation |
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b. How to report a fire |
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c. Alarms or signals to alert people |
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e. Listing and posting of emergencyphone numbers: |
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Plant Security |
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Plant Operator |
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Local fire department |
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Hospitals & ambulances |
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Police Departments |
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Plant emergency team
members |
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Emergency agencies |
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Utility services |
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f. Response procedures for management and employees |
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g. Responsibilities / strategy forhandling fires |
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h. Detection and alarm systems identified |
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i. Diagrams of critical information: |
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*Evacuation routes |
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*Assembly areas |
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*Fire extinguisher locations |
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*First aid/medical kit
locations |
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*Command center |
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*Alarm pull box locations |
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*Emergency fuel cut-off valve locations |
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*Utility supply valve /
switch locations |
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*Fire sprinkler valve
locations |
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*Water supply valve
locations |
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*Fire pump station |
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*Fire fighting equipment for Fire Brigade |
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j. Assembly Areas |
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k. Search and rescue procedures |
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l. Emergency shutdown procedures |
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m. Recovery strategy |
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| 2.3. |
Have emergency escape routes been posted and communicated
to all employees? |
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| 2.4. |
Are emergency shutdown procedures established? If yes, have
employees been drilled on these procedures? |
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| 2.5. |
Is the employee alarm system that provides a warning for emergency
action recognizable and perceptible in all areas during emergency conditions? |
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| 2.6. |
Are alarm systems and fire protection equipment properly maintained
and tested regularly? |
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| 2.7. |
Is the emergency preparedness plan reviewed and revised periodically? |
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| 2.8. |
Are emergency evacuation routes posted and kept clear of obstacles? |
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| 2.9. |
Does the plant conduct emergency evacuation drills? |
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Exits
Reference Guide: Section 3.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 3.1. |
Are the directions to emergency exits marked with visible
signs? |
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Are emergency exit paths and doors unobstructed and wide enough
to accommodate the safe evacuation of employees? |
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| 3.3. |
Are all emergency exits illuminated and marked with an exit
sign? |
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| 3.4. |
Are doors, passageways or those which could be mistaken for
emergency exits, appropriately marked "NOT AN EXIT", "TO BASEMENT, "STOREROOM",
etc.? |
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| 3.5. |
Are emergency exit doors side-hinged and free/unobstructed
to open? |
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| 3.6. |
Are revolving, sliding, or overhead doors prohibited from
serving as a required emergency exit door? |
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| 3.7. |
Are emergency exit doors able to be opened from the direction
of exit travel, without the use of a key or any special knowledge or effort,
when the building is occupied? |
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| 3.8. |
Where emergency exit doors open directly onto any street,
alley, or other area where vehicles may be operated, are adequate barriers
and warnings provided to prevent employees from stepping into the path of
traffic? |
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Are all emergency exits, doors, and passageways kept free
of obstructions? |
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| 3.10. |
Are there at least two remotely located emergency exits provided
for each employee to permit prompt escape? |
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| 3.11. |
Are special precautions taken to maintain emergency exits
during construction and repair operations? |
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Are exit stairways clear of obstructions? |
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Is the emergency exit path outside of the building clear of
obstructions? |
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Are emergency lights installed and tested to assure illumination
of exit paths? |
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Are employees trained on emergency building evacuation? |
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Housekeeping & Inspection
Reference Guide: Section 4.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 4.1. |
Has a checklist been developed to target fire hazards? |
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Are inspections documented and corrective action taken on
deficiencies found during the inspection? |
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Is trash stored in proper containers and removed on a regular
basis? |
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Is the area free of unnecessary combustible material? |
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Are the floor areas kept clean from spills and materials? |
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Are materials properly stored inside and outside of the building? |
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| 4.7. |
Are empty pallets properly placed in storage areas? |
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| 4.8. |
Are designated smoking areas for employees established? |
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Fire Extinguishers
Reference Guide: Section 5.0 |
YES |
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COMMENTS |
| 5.1. |
Are portable fire extinguishers provided in adequate numbers
and types? |
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| 5.2. |
Are fire extinguishers fully charged and regularly inspected? |
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| 5.3. |
Are employees that are expected to use fire extinguishers
trained annually in the use of extinguishers and fire protection procedures? |
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| 5.4. |
Are fire extinguisher locations plainly marked? |
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| 5.5. |
Is fire extinguisher access unobstructed? |
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| 5.6. |
If a Halon fire extinguisher is used to flood rooms, can employees
evacuate before discharge of extinguisher? |
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| 5.7. |
Are fire extinguishers mounted so that employees do not have
to travel more than 75 feet for an ordinary combustible material, or 50
feet for flammable materials? |
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Flammables & Combustibles
Reference Guide: Section 6.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 6.1. |
Are employees properly trained on proper handling and use
of flammable and combustible materials? |
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| 6.2. |
Are combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials (e.g.,
oily rags) stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the worksite
promptly? |
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Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and
handling of flammable and combustible liquids? |
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Are all flammable liquids kept in sealed containers when not
in use and properly stored in approved containers? |
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| 6.5. |
Are bulk drums and containers of flammable liquids grounded
and bonding straps for dispensing cans? |
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Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have
appropriate electrical fixtures for lights, switches, etc.? |
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| 6.7. |
Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have
mechanical or gravity ventilation? |
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| 6.8. |
Is vacuuming used whenever possible, rather than blowing or
sweeping combustible dust? |
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Is the transfer/withdrawal/transporta-tion of flammable or
combustible liquids performed by trained personnel? |
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| 6.10. |
Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted and enforced, where appropriate,
in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or stored? |
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| 6.11. |
Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned
up promptly and properly? |
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Electrical Equipment
Reference Guide: Section 7.0 |
YES |
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COMMENTS |
| 7.1. |
Is exposed wiring in good condition, properly supported and
protected from physical hazards? |
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Are wires properly attached to fixtures, plugs, circuit breakers,
and other equipment? |
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| 7.3. |
Are all junction boxes, outlets, and panel boards properly
covered and secured? |
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Are motors kept free of dust, grease, oil, and fibers? |
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| 7.5. |
Is electrical equipment approved for use in hazardous areas? |
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Are approved portable heaters clear of combustible materials
and properly secured? |
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Does the site have an electrical maintenance program? |
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| 7.8. |
Is there an electrician available to support the site? |
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| 7.9. |
Does the site have a lightning protection system? |
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Is grounding or double insulation provided for all electrical
equipment? |
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Compressed Gas & Cylinders
Reference Guide: Section 8.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 8.1. |
Are valve protectors always placed on cylinders when the cylinders
are not in use? |
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Are cylinders legibly marked to clearly identify the type
of gas contained, and those that are empty? |
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| 8.3. |
Are compressed gas cylinders stored and used in areas which
are protected from external heat sources such as flame impingement, intensive
radiant heat, electric arcs or high-temperature lines? |
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Are cylinders located or stored in areas where they will not
be damaged or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons? |
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Are cylinders stored or transported in a manner to prevent
them from creating a hazard by tipping, falling, or rolling? |
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Are cylinders containing liquefied fuel gas stored or transported
in a position so that the safety relief device is always in direct contact
with the vapor space in the cylinder? |
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Are all valves closed before a cylinder is moved, when the
cylinder is empty, and at the completion of each job? |
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| 8.8. |
Are cylinders checked periodically for corrosion, general
distortion, cracks, or other defects that might indicate a weakness or render
them unfit for service? |
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| 8.9. |
Are only approved apparatuses (torches, regulators, pressure-reducing
valves, acetylene generators, manifolds) used? |
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| 8.10. |
Is it prohibited to use cylinders as rollers or supports? |
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| 8.11. |
Are oxygen cylinders separated from fuel gas cylinders or
combustible materials? |
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Hot-Work Permit
Reference Guide: Section 9.0 |
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COMMENTS |
| 9.1. |
Is a hot-work permit procedure established for operations
using flames or producing sparks? |
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Has a survey been conducted to identify hazardous areas for
hot-work? |
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Are these hazardous areas posted? |
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Are inspections done to identify and remove hazards before
hot-work is started? |
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Are fire watches established to observe hot-work in progress? |
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Are fire watches posted for at least 30 to 60 minutes after
the hot-work is performed? |
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Are fire extinguishers placed near the hot-work area? |
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| 9.8. |
Are contractors required to use a hot-work permit? |
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Are proper electrical connections and cables provided for
electrical and welding equipment? |
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Spraying Operations
Reference Guide: Section 10.0 |
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| 10.1. |
Is adequate ventilation assured to prevent accumulation of
flammable vapors during spraying operations? |
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Is the spray area at least 20 feet from flames, sparks, operating
electrical motors, hot surfaces, and other ignition sources? |
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Are explosion-proof apparatus (wiring, lights, switches, etc.)
in place where flammable paints, lacquers, and finishes are used? |
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| 10.4. |
Are fire control sprinkler heads kept clean? |
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