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GENERATOR ROOM SAFETY AUDIT

I. GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

A. Electrical

  • 1. Are the lighting circuits properly wired and do they have adequate<br>fuses and circuit breakers?

  • 2. Is all permanent wiring in approved conduit and free of "juryrigging" such as extension cords in place of proper electrical cabling?

  • 3. Does the supervisor enforce a "Lockout/Tagout" policy for electrical<br>machinery repair?

  • 4. Is all electrical equipment effectively grounded IAW, Chapter 8 of<br>Section 1?

  • 5. Is the transfer switch tested monthly and are the tests properly<br>documented?

B. Chemical

1. General

  • a. Do the employees understand the hazards of and protective<br>measures required by any chemicals which are used in the<br>generator room, particularly solvents?

  • b. Are employees handling solvents and acids equipped with and<br>do they use the necessary protective equipment such as gloves,<br>eye protection, respirators etc?

  • c. Are solvents limited to non-flammable solvents (such as<br>"Simple Green") as much as possible?

2. Flammables

  • a. Is the battery charging and maintenance area properly<br>ventilated to preclude the buildup of hydrogen gas generated<br>during battery charging operations?

  • b. Is the generator room free of flammables/combustibles except<br>for the fuel for the generator's prime mover?

  • c. If not, are flammables and combustibles limited to small<br>amounts needed in the immediate area and are they stored in<br>approved UL/FM flammable liquids storage containers?

3. Asphyxiate

  • a. Is the exhaust system gas tight to minimize the exhaust gases in<br>the generator room?

  • b. Is the exhaust stack so terminated that it is clear of vents, air<br>intakes, or other openings which would allow the exhaust gases<br>to reenter the generator room, or enter another building?

C. Ignition Sources

  • 1. Does the supervisor enforce "No Smoking" requirements?

  • 2. Is the exhaust piping properly insulated where it goes through the<br>wall. If it is a rated wall the fire stopping material must carry the<br>same rating as the wall.

  • 3. Are there other ignition sources such as portable heaters, dryers,<br>coffee pots, hot plates, etc. and are they properly controlled?

D. Mass

  • 1. Is the foundation and the skid which supports the engine-generator<br>set inspected regularly and is this documented?

E. Rotating Equipment

  • 1. Are fans or any other moving/rotating equipment less than 2.13<br>meters (7 feet) above the floor properly guarded?

  • 2. Are all drive belts and other exposed rotating equipment properly<br>guarded?

F. Noise

  • 1. Is the steady state noise level in the generator room below the limits<br>in Table 1.1.1 (85 decibels).

  • 2. If not, is the space properly placarded to indicate the need for<br>hearing protection?

  • 3. Is hearing protection and the training in its proper use available and<br>used by the employees when necessary?

  • 4. Has the exhaust piping, beyond the flexible pipe section been<br>wrapped and insulated to reduce the noise level in the room?

G. Static Electricity (Lightning)

  • 1. If the location is subject to lightning, is the building properly<br>protected against lightning strikes or secondary ground surges?

  • 2. Is the lightning protection system inspected regularly in accordance<br>with Appendix B of NFPA 78 (Lightning Protection Code)? (As<br>follows:)<br>B-2.2 Maintenance Procedures.<br>B-2.2. 1 Periodic maintenance programs should be established for all<br>lightning protection systems. The frequency of maintenance<br>procedures is dependent on the following:<br>(a) Weather related degradation.<br>(b) Frequency of stroke damage.<br>(c) Protection level required.<br>(d) Exposure to stroke damage.<br>B-2.2.2 Lightning protection system maintenance procedures should<br>be established for each system and should become a part of the<br>overall maintenance program for the structure which it protects. A maintenance program should contain a list of more or less<br>routine items that may serve as a check list so that a definite<br>maintenance procedure can be followed regularly. It is the<br>repeatability of the procedures that enhance the effectiveness of<br>a good maintenance program.<br> A good maintenance program should contain provisions for the<br>following:<br>(a) Inspection of all conductors and system components<br>(b) Tightening of all clamps and splicers.<br>(c) Measurement of lightning protection system resistance.<br>(d) Measurement of resistance of ground terminals .<br>(e) Inspection of and/or testing of surface protection devices<br>to determine their effectiveness compared with similar<br>new devices<br>(f) Refastening and tightening of components and conductors<br>as required.<br>(g) Inspection and testing as required to determine if the<br>effectiveness of the lightning protection system has been<br>altered due to additions to or changes in the structure.<br>B-2.3 Maintenance Records. Complete records shall be kept of all<br>maintenance procedures and routines and shall include<br>corrective actions that have been or will be taken. Such records<br>provide a means of evaluating system components and their<br>installation. They also serve as a basis for reviewing<br>maintenance procedures as well as updating preventive<br>maintenance programs

H. Personnel

  • 1. Does the supervisor ensure that all employees know and adhere to<br>safety requirements in the generator room operation?

  • 2. Does the supervisor have a qualification and training outline to<br>identify initial and any follow-up training?

  • 3. Does the supervisor ensure that PPE, to include hearing protection, is<br>used properly?

  • 4. Are the proper warning/caution signs in a language which the work<br>force can understands?

  • 5. Are they posted where the employees can see them?

  • 6. Is the lighting adequate in all the work areas?

  • 7. Are maintenance/operational testing procedures established and<br>documented?

  • 8. Does the supervisor enforce a "Lockout/Tagout" policy for<br>machinery repair?

  • 9. Does the room have a current/system chart posted for quick<br>reference in emergencies?

J. Fire Protection

  • 1. Is good housekeeping practiced at all times? Is the trash, taken out<br>every night?

  • 2. Are oil or fuel contaminated rags placed into a covered metal<br>container, or are they removed from the generator room?

  • 3. Does the supervisor have a current emergency and evacuation plan?<br>Has it been communicated to the employees?

  • 4. Does the generator room have a working fire detection or auto-matic<br>fire suppression system? Are they regularly maintained and tested?

  • 5. Does the generator room have the required number and types of fire<br>extinguishers and are they properly located in accordance with<br>FBO/OPS/FIR's requirements? Have the employees been trained in<br>the proper use of the fire extinguishers?

  • 6. Have there been any changes in operations, or procedures which<br>would require re-positioning of the present fire extinguishers?

  • 7 Are bilingual "NO SMOKING" signs posted and is the policy<br>enforced?

  • 8. Are the rated walls properly sealed to preclude the passage of gases,<br>smoke, other products of combustion and flame?

  • I certify that all the information in the above report are correct and true.

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