Fire Safety Inspection

• Site conducted

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
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• Location

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  Date

• Completed by (name and signature)

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• Housekeeping

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping

• Yes

  No

  N/A

Waste:

• Is waste removed at the end of each shift?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable waste containers provided and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are rags and paper impregnated with flammable, greasy or oily material, kept in metal containers with self-closing lids?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are arrangements adequate for the cleaning of dust and oil deposits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste removed from site, including the yard, at an appropriate frequency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is waste appropriately segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are recycled batteries housed in a non-combustible container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are waste storage arrangements adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any external skips or bins, etc.:

• Non-combustible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• At least 10m from any building, site equipment or smoking shelter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriately located in relation to the site perimeter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Secured and covered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Storage:

• Are aisles within storage areas kept clear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is storage located well clear, e.g. at least 1.5m, of heat sources, such as lighting, heaters, battery charging areas, electrical cabinets, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any unnecessary storage of items within operational areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Emergency escape routes:

• Are emergency exit doors in good condition and not obstructed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are emergency exit routes clearly identified and free from obstruction, internally and externally?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire action notices clearly displayed and suitable instructions noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Ignition Sources

Smoking

• Are designated smoking areas appropriately managed and maintained?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adequate controls in place including signage and designated/restricted external areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is smoking waste and 'ordinary combustible waste' segregated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Hot work:

• Is hot work avoided unless essential?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a formal permit system used for all hot work applications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is hot work undertaken in accordance with the permit system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has training been provided to relevant individuals in respect of the permit system, including operatives and supervisors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical equipment:

• Is the wiring and electrical equipment visually in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the electrical equipment cool, clean and dry?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is temporary wiring used and is it appropriate? (Extension Leads)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there any evidence of trailing leads not secured or damaged cables?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Portable Appliance Test stickers apparent on all portable appliances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a policy for all portable items brought in from home, e.g., mobile phone/E-cigarette chargers, etc.? Are hair straighteners prohibited?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 1.5m clear space around all electrical panels and are all panel covers closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical rooms/plant rooms/It rooms free from combustible materials, and secure with restricted access?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are battery charging areas maintained free from combustible materials and totally sterile?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is emergency lighting operational and regularly tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Control of contractors:

• all contractors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is direct supervision provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Heating:

• Is heating equipment in good working order and maintained under contract?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If appropriate, are fusible link fire cut-off valves in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are shut-off valves readily accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If temporary heating is being used, has it been authorized and is it being used safely?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there at least 1.5m clear space around all heaters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

The use of propane or liquid fueled heaters should be avoided. If used, they should ONLY be used under control of the hot work management system

Change and impairment management:

• For any identified changes, is the change management procedure being initiated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are existing impairments being monitored to ensure that all fire protection and detection systems are returned to service?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Construction

Fire compartmentation:

• Are floors and walls adequately fire-stopped?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors and shutters marked as such, operable, closed (other than those with release devices) and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fire doors and shutters regularly tested to close upon activation of the fire detection system or other designed means?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to roof voids restricted and secure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Condition:

• Is there any sign of damage, wear and tear to the building?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are roofs and gutters clear of debris and in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are floors and walls in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Combustible-cored Composite Panels

• Are all panels adequately sealed and labelled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has any damage to the panels been identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it ensured that no hot work is undertaken in the vicinity of the panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are combustible materials or flammable liquids stored near to the panels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Occupancy and Hazards

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Occupancy and Hazards

Flammable liquids/gases and combustible dusts:

• Has a DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations) assessment been completed recently?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) readily available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the quantity and use of such materials limited to one shift in production areas, and is it correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If so, do they have suitable firewalls and doors, appropriately rated electrical equipment, drainage/containment, ventilation, gas/vapor leak detection, explosion venting, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are flammable liquid storage cabinets provided, where needed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are dispensing arrangements satisfactory, e.g., safety cans, drip trays, earth bonds, clear of sources of ignition, etc.?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are gas cylinders chained upright to prevent them from falling and are hoses, valves, and fittings in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are appropriate flammable liquid and gas storage rooms provided where required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire alarm systems:

• Are there any faults or impairments to the fire alarm system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the fire alarm Hasan associated printer, is there paper available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the system tested weekly and is it audible in all areas of the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If connected to a remote alarm or attended location, is the signaling regularly checked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the alarm panel batteries in good condition and tested?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the alarm subject to regular maintenance and testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are detectors operational and clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are regular documented evacuation drills completed, covering all shift patterns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Portable fire extinguishers:

• Are there sufficient numbers of appliances that are adequate for the hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they in good condition, pressurized, accessible and regularly serviced?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are any appliances missing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is training in their use regularly provided to designated personnel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fire hydrants and emergency services access:

• Are hydrants well marked and accessible, serviced and visually in good working condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are they flushed annually and is flow and pressure test data available for the public water supply?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there good access to all areas of the site for the Emergency Services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Security and arson:

• Is the perimeter fencing and lighting in good condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are door and window locks operating correctly and used when the premises are closed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there procedures in place for locking-up the premises?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the intruder alarm maintained, operational and are detectors clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is access to the site adequately controlled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the threat of arson and malicious damage been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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