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Mechanical Space Safety Rounds

Operations & Maintenance

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Fire & Life Safety

  • Corridors & exit discharges w/o obstructions -all items are on wheels, on the same side and temporary.

  • Doors are not propped open and in good operational condition. Door entry marked with room ID.

  • Combustible materials are not in excess of guidelines. Check for rated & non rated containers, trash & recycling bins. Bins > 32 gallons must be in rated room (i.e. storage, trash or soiled utility.

  • Combustible materials are not stored within 18 inches of the ceiling in sprinklered areas.

  • Fire extinguishers are in place, visibly marked, with updated logs, and ease of access.

  • Junction box covers are in place.

  • No exposed wires or extension cords. No daisy-chained power strips in any area.

  • Oily rags are properly contained (closed metal container) and are disposed of appropriately.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Emergency exits are marked, visible/illuminated and free of obstructions.

  • Emergency Resource Books are posted in visible areas where there are phones.

  • Fire/Emergency phone number stickers are on each phone.

Hazardous Materials

  • Chemicals, including those in secondary containers, are properly labeled and legible.

  • If present:<br>-Eyewashes are clearly marked<br>-Visible<br>-Free of obstructions<br>-Have ease of access<br>-Operate properly<br>-Activated weekly with completed log.

Utilities

  • Area has sufficient and properly operating lighting and ventilation.

  • Compressed gas cylinders are secured & stored properly. (CHECK STORAGE ROOMS)

  • Area in front of electrical panels are clear and panel doors are clearly marked "Do Not Block".

  • Equipment panels are secured. Any Work-In-Progress is barricaded, posted with contacts, or attended.

General Safety

  • Area is free from HAZARDS of:<br>-TRIP (pipes, objects, lines)<br>-LEAN (ladders, panels, anything that could "slip down")<br>-FALL (unsecured objects stacked & stored high)<br>-ENERGY (Energized sources exposed to common traffic, i.e. uncapped lines, open electrical panels, LO/TO violations, abandoned work site)

  • Area is clean, free of debris and spills, neat, well organized, and within utilization requirements (i.e. no carpet surplus stored in electrical room).

  • Supplemental inventory (toolboxes, carts, parts, containers, ladders, etc.) is clearly marked, secured to its place, and definitely belongs to the area.

  • Area is free of unusual odors.

  • Area owner's (person responsible for compliance) name and number is updated and clearly posted.

Confirmation

  • Once you have finished your audit, please sign below:

  • Time/Date

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