Information
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Document No.
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Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Auditors
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Auditees
1.0 General Requirements of the Premises
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Areas surrounding the buildings are free of unhealthy conditions such as discarded materials, stagnant water, etc.
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Entrances to buildings are suitably connected to external access roads and there are no obstacles, bottlenecks or other obstructions for emergency and rescue vehicles to enter the premises.
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Windows and doors that open into a void are either inaccessible or fitted with suitable railings
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Walking surfaces are not slippery
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The building has proper evacuation routes which do not pass thorugh high fire or explosion risk.
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The structures are incombustible.
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Site access control system is at an acceptable level
2.0 Stairs, Transit Areas and Emergency Exits
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Stairways connecting floors are well illuminated and ventilated
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Stairways are fitted with emergency lighting.
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The stair ramps are straight, there is no narrowing, and the steps are rectangular
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The ramps of the stairs have a minimum width of 90 cm.
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Doors leading to stairs do not open directly onto the ramps
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The stair railings are at least 0.9 m high.
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The width of the emergency routes are not less than 1.20 m
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From any given point in the workplace, the maximum distance to reach an emergency exit is 45 meters
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The length of dead-end corridors are not more than 15 meters.
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Emergency routes do not pass through rooms that have specific fire risks.
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Emergency doors open outwards and are fitted with anti-panic handles.
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There are no revolving, sliding or roller doors used as emergency exits.
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Emergency exits do not lead out onto areas where there is traffic.
3.0 Work Places
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In Meeting rooms designed for up to 50 people, the width of the exit is at least 1 meter. In Meeting rooms designed for more than 50 people, there are at least two exits with a minimum width of 1 meter
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There are designated deposit areas for flammable substances
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There is adequate space for employees to carry out their tasks safely and comfortably
4.0 Electrical Installations
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emergency escape routes are well illuminated
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The main electrical panel is installed in a separate, accessible location, is identifiable, and is protected against fire.
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Circuit breaker panel and emergency shut offs are unobstructed and labelled
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The emergency power system (UPS) is working satisfactorily
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Portable hand-held electrical tools and equipment grounded or are of the double-insulated type
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Extension cords have a grounding conductor
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Exposed wiring is properly insulated and there are no frayed cords
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Flexible cords and cables are free of splices or taps
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Metal ladders are not used in areas where the ladder or the person using the ladder could come into contact with energized parts of equipment, fixtures, or circuit conductors
5.0 Compressed Gas Cylinders
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Cylinders with weight capacity over 13.5 kg are equipped with a means for connecting a valve protector or device, or with a collar or recess to protect the valve
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Cylinders are legibly marked to clearly identify the gas contained
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Compressed gas cylinders are located or stored in areas where they will not be damaged by passing or falling objects or be subject to tampering by unauthorized persons
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Low-pressure fuel-gas cylinders are checked periodically for corrosion, general distortion, cracks, or any other defect that might indicate a weakness or render them unfit for service
6.0 Emergency Power Generators
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The generator room is isolated from other activities
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The generator room is accessed directly from outdoors
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The generator room is adequately ventilated
7.0 Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
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In centralised air conditioning or ventilation systems, the air treatment units and refrigeration groups are installed in separate locations used exclusively for that purpose.
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The fluids used in the refrigeration units are non toxic or inflammable. The pipes have fire shutters at the ducts of fire-proof compartments.
8.0 Chemical Handling and Storage
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Chemical containers are properly labelled, closed, and stored.
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Chemicals are segregated and stored by compatibility.
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Chemical storage areas are free of ignition sources.
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Flammable liquids in containers over 4 litres are in standard safety cans.
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SDS's are available for all chemicals used/stored at the work site
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Proper PPE's are available for the handling of chemicals
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The ventilation system is functioning properly and is adequate for the removal of hazardous vapours
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Regular Chemical Risk Assessments are conducted based on the nature of stored chemicals
9.0 Fire Prevention and protection
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Combustible scrap, debris, and waste materials are stored properly, and removed from the work site promptly
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All flammable liquids are kept in closed containers when not in use, and are not exposed to direct sunlight or heat sources
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Storage rooms for flammables and combustible liquids have mechanical or gravity ventilation
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All solvent wastes and flammable liquids are kept in fire-resistant, covered containers until they are removed from the site
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The fire extinguishers are adequate in type and the number is in compliance with the fire risk assessment
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There is a fire-fighting connection with related fittings close to each emergency exit.
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In each working area there is a fixed fire detection system and automatic alarm system
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Check the fire water system (pumps, tank etc.) at acceptable working condition
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Fire suppression systems testing provision is available
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Upto date fire system drawings are available (P&ID)
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Management of Change is practised for all fire system modifications. (this is supported by review of the last 3 modifications)
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Fire system is interconnected with other relevant systems
10.0 Fire/ Emergency communication
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There is adequate signage, indicating the following: emergency routes and exits, muster points and temporary safe spaces, location of fixed and portable fire fighting equipments, no smoking, prohibition of the use of lifts in the event of fire power shutdown buttons, manual alarm buttons, floor plan of emergency routes
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Extracts of the emergency plan are displayed (for the benefit of external fire fighters)
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Site emergency contact number is displayed and workers are aware of this number
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Satisfactory response of site emergency contact number (based on on-site call)
11.0 Organizational and management Measures
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Order and cleanliness
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No smoking rules in place
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Adequate Emergency Plan in place
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Regulation or instruction on compulsory safety measures
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Fire safety training for workers
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Periodic emergency drills (internal) carried out
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Internal assessment on possible emergencies carried out
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Specific training of internal emergency and evacuation team
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Fire-fighting crew (internal or external) or agreement with local fire brigade
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Trained and skilled fire-fighting crew. Selection method of fire crew is acceptable
12.0 Fire system inspection, testing and maintenance
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Conducting frequent inspection of fire and emergency alarms
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Conducting weekly inspection of fire pumps
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Conducting regular fire hydrant inspection and testing
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Smoke detectors workability at acceptable level (based on on-site test)
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Fire hydrant system workability (based on on-site test)
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Competent personnel are responsible for inspection and testing of the fire system
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Fire pump performance is satisfactory (based on on-site test)
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Fire system valves are in open lock position
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Conducting frequent inspections of portable fire extinguishers
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Fire service maintenance agreements are available
Conclusion and auditor's comments
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Date of audit completed
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Signature of auditor
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Signature of auditor
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Signature of auditor
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Date of auditor's signature
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Signature of auditee
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Signature of auditee
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Date of auditee's signature
