Laundry Checklist

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To view our Loss Prevention Standard that supports this checklist, please view the following link : https://broker.aviva.co.uk/documents/view/aviva_laundries_lps.pdf

1. Is the laundry building constructed from? non-combustible materials?
2. Do the premises have fire segregation/compartmentation in respect of the following: • Incoming areas? • Outgoing areas? • Plant rooms? • Storage areas?
3. Are all fire exits/routes clear and unobstructed?
4. Is an automatic fire protection system installed?
5. Is an automatic fire alarm/detection system installed?
6. Do you have portable fire extinguishers to the following scale, which are regularly serviced and maintained? • At least 1 x 9 litre water extinguisher to every 200m2 plus CO2 for use on electrical equipment
7. Are automatic shutdown safety interlocks fitted in respect of: • Fire shutters and conveyors? • Drying tunnels/chambers - with timed shut down to allow traveling garments to exit the tunnel/chamber and prohibit entry?
8. In respect of incoming inspections, do they ensure that: • A list of flammable solvents/combustible oils/greases which are used by customers is kept and is up to date? • Flammable solvent impregnated garments are inspected prior to washing and after washing (soiled garments rewashed)? • Flammable solvent/oil impregnated garments are washed separately and prioritized? • Pockets of garments are checked and cleared? • Rubber, foamed rubber or garments/sheets with water resistant coatings that include wax or oils are not placed into dryers?
9. Are hazard risk assessments up to date in respect of: • Building fire safety? • COSHH? • DSEAR?
10. Are self-inspections regularly completed, e.g. housekeeping, fire and security?
11. Are boilers/steam generators: • Serviced and maintained? • In dedicated fire-resistant plant rooms? • Fitted with automatic shutdown safety interlocks?
12. In respect of flammable liquids, is there: • Safe storage/decanting arrangements in place and are the liquids used in accordance with Loss Prevention Council (LPC) or other national standards? • Safe electrical systems for use in potentially flammable atmospheres? • Restrictions on the quantities of machinery hydraulic oils used? • Procedures to ensure that automatic shutdown safety interlocks are working and tested, where appropriate?
13. Are electrical/thermal imaging inspections, testing regularly undertaken and any faults or deficiencies promptly rectified?
14. Are electrical motors/machinery, e.g. conveyors, washers, dryers, ironers, folders: • Clean, routinely serviced and maintained? • Fitted with static electricity straps which are undamaged and regularly inspected?
15. In respect of the risks posed by fire/self-ignition, are: • Drying temperatures monitored and controlled? • Dryers fitted with automatic timed interlocked doors to allow cooling? • Dried garments sufficiently cooled before folding and packing? • Items of laundry not left in dryers? • Dryers left open and empty when not in use? • Mobile laundry containers constructed from metal and not plastic?
16. Are all extract hoods and ductwork: • Regularly cleaned along the entire length of the duct as part of a scheduled cleaning programme? • Fitted with inspection hatches along the length of the duct?
17. With regards to dust/fly: • Is high and low levels dust routinely removed from structural steelwork and from the tops of cable trays and machinery? • Are motors kept free of dust? • Are dryers which generate fly and lint regularly extracted and cleaned, with such items removed each day from the building?
18. Arson: in respect of the external storage of combustible materials is: • There a perimeter security fence with gates which are kept closed and are they all in a good state of repair? • There a system to control access to the site and buildings to authorised persons only? • Storage limited and kept 10 metres from buildings or two times the storage height whichever is the greater distance? • An intruder alarm fitted to in accordance with national standards to protect the premises?
19. Are storage tanks: • Kept separate and secured from unauthorised use? • Double-skinned or provided with spillage containment to at least 110% of the total capacity?
20. With regards to vehicle movements are: • Vehicles and pedestrians kept separate with dedicated routes, clearly signposted? • There separate entrances and exits and car parking areas for staff and visitors which are kept separate from collection or delivery vehicles?
21. In respect of smoking: • Is there a strict no smoking policy in place? • Is there evidence of any illicit smoking? • Are drivers and visitors informed not to smoke in their cars/cabs?
22. Is there an Emergency Site Response Team? • Always on duty covering all shifts, sickness and holiday periods? • With training programmes adequate and up to date? • Which includes a Crisis Manager with agreed designated reporting lines and responsibility for calling the Emergency Services? • Which has produced an Emergency Site Plan? As part of the site response, is there a trained engineer on duty to assist the Fire & Rescue Service and to check sprinkler pumps are operating correctly?
23. Business Continuity Planning (BCP); has the site: • Produced a formal BCP, which is reviewed, tested and updated at least annually? • Ensured that copies of the BCP are on site in a protected fire safe with at least a 2-hours fire rating? • Confirmed that copies of the BCP are held off site and available at all times?