Element 8.13 Fire Prevention and Hot Work Programs - Gap Analysis

Fire extinguishers are available.

Some precautions are taken prior to starting hot work.

Written program specifies: • Roles and responsibilities; • List of all major fire hazards; • Proper handling and storage procedures for all flammable or combustible materials and oxidizers; • Potential ignition sources and their controls; • Type of fire protection equipment available to control each major hazard; • Roles and responsibilities for hot work; • Authorization process for hot work: • Fire watch requirements; • Non-permissible areas for hot work; • Fire protection system impairment procedure; • Employee training requirements. A revision log shall be included as part of the written program.

Hot work permits (from FM Global) are readily available.

Hot work safety equipment (i.e. extinguishers, blankets, etc.) is available.

Written program is reviewed annually and updated as necessary. The revision log has been maintained to reflect the annual review and any other changes made to the written program throughout the year.

Supervisors and all employees who may perform hot work or act as a fire watch receive formalized training, including exams, upon assignment and every three years thereafter. Effective refresher training is provided during other years.

Employees who are expected to use a fire extinguisher, including all employees who act as a fire watch, receive formalized fire extinguisher training, including exams, upon assignment and on an annual basis thereafter.

Trainers are competent and qualified to train on the subject matter

Site maintains a list of employees authorized to perform hot work or to act as fire watch which includes the date of last formalized training.

Inspection and maintenance occurs for all fire protection equipment per loss prevention provider (insurance provider, i.e. FM Global) or government entity.

Notification is provided to FM Global, Local Fire Department, and alarm system company each time fire system is down (planned maintenance, etc.).

Flammable and combustible materials are maintained in an orderly fashion and do not accumulate to large quantities.

Employees understand their roles and responsibilities.

The hot work permit process is followed.