Information
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Document No.
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ADD TITLE Bld Name & No.
RFFS Routine Inspection
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Inspecting RFFS personnel;
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Date and time inspection undertaken;
Building Information
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Area on site;
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Building;
- 004 Compressor House
- 006 Wing Despatch
- 010 Fuel Prep
- 012 K&N Storage / old Redux
- 013 Strinbers Finishing
- 015 Stringers Phase 1
- 017 Telephone Exchange
- 023 Main Office Block
- 028 Steve Watson Centre
- 031 Training Area/ Demobox 2
- 036 NDT /Labs/ LMCA Support Office
- 037 Binks Paint Booth/ Mix room
- 042 Surgery
- 046 White House
- 058 Sports & Social club, 1st floor Sports hall/ kitchen/ Offices
- 058 Garage/ Gardner Store
- 059 Customer Support
- 063 Contractor Sign in/ Induction
- 064 OSS Stores & Offices
- 074 Sports Pavillion & Grandstand
- 075 Hanger 75
- 076 Hanger 79 Training School
- 077 Tooling (includes Hanger 88 & Wing Exit Route)
- 079 A.S.T.G & Woodmill
- 082 Granada Crane Maintenance
- 083 Air Traffic & Stores
- 085 Office
- 086 Visitor Reception/ MSCR
- 087 CCR Room
- 088 Robin Hood Hanger
- 128 SA Paintshop
- 134 Treatments
- 134 Haden Paint Booth/Mix
- 135 LCMA Maintenance
- 140 Receiving Building
- 141 Site 5 A350 Equipping
- 142 SA Storage / Parts Despatch
- 144 A340 -600 Support Office
- 145 Support Office
- 149 Stringers Manufacture
- 149 SMC Paint/booth
- 150 Skin Mill
- 151 Creep Form
- 152 SA Receiving
- 160 STTS Paint inc 161
- 162 East Gate House
- 165 A350 Ground Floor
- 165 A350 Mezz and Plant level
- 166 Site 5 Despatch
- 168 NDT Support office
- 174 Chemical Compound
- 191 Coffee Shop
- 190 RADAR Tower
- 193 Waste Recycling Centre
- 195 East Road Diner
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Business Area;
- A320 Jigs 3/4/7
- A320 Jigs 0/1/2/8
- A320 Jigs 5/6 & Support Office
- A320 Jigs 9/12/14
- A320 Jigs 15/16/17
- A320 Jigs 18 & 19
- A320 SA Quality Office & C18 Store
- A340 Jigs 1-3
- A340 Jigs 4-6
- A330 Jigs 9 -10
- L.V.E.R Pits
- Long Range T.C.C
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Business Area;
- A380 Paint Booth / Mix Room
- A380 Wing Despatch
- A380 Stage 2 Equipping & Stores
- A380 K&N Central Stores
- A380 Spine Ground Floor Area
- A380 Spine (1st floor) Locker /mess area
- A380 Spine (2nd floor) Offices
- A380 Spine (4th floor) Plant
- A380 External plant area
- Contractors Compound
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Enter name of Bld Custodian / Head of Business
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Enter door access code(s) and location(s)
Fire Hazards & Risk
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Electrical distribution boards; clear of combustible materials/ accumulated waste?
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Add photographic evidence;
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Inspect enclosed areas such as store rooms, cupboard etc. ( i.e. out of sight, out of mind). Evidence of organised storage of few items is acceptable. Areas used a dumping ground for waste is not acceptable. Electrical distribution in open factory areas - ensure they are clear of combustible items such as bins, storage of rags etc.
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Are portable electrical appliances in use with adequate control of cascading leads / adapters/ overloading of sockets?
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Add Comment/ detail/ Observation;
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Add photographic evidence;
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Visual inspection of electrical items, record obvious signs of damage. Record use of daisy chain' of plug extensions. High load appliances using extensions should be avoided (preferable to electrically hard wire). Non Airbus electrical appliances should not be used. Check 'make shift' mess areas & contractor areas for old electrical appliances, such as radios, kettles etc.
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Smoking; evidence of any breaches of Airbus smoking policy?
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Add Comment/ detail/ Observation;
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Add photographic evidence;
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Walkways/ corridors en route to a smoking shelter, around stairwells, and rear of buildings to be checked for evidence of smoking.
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Are electrical appliances within portable appliance test date?
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Add photographic evidence;
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Inspect sample of electrical appliances. 5 or more out of date items, record as not satisfactory.
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Portable heaters; Does their use pose a fire risk?
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Add photographic evidence;
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(Note; the use of heaters is dependant on time of year) Heaters both LPG/ gas or electrical fan or 'Red rads'. Are combustible items placed too close to heaters, any obvious signs of damage etc.? LPG heaters should have permit. Small electrical fan heaters; check under desks/ workbenches etc. Ask occupants if they are used during winter, where are they stored? Wall mounted heaters; are they near combustible items i.e. notice boards, coat stands etc.
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Kitchen areas; Are measures taken to prevent fires as a result of cooking adequate;
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(Note; an area class as a kitchen is the use of a cooker or hob & related equipment. A 'mess' area has limited electrical items such as microwave, toaster etc. for cold food preparation and food consumption only.) Kitchen area is there good housekeeping observed within area, filters changed & ductwork regularly cleaned? Is waste removed regularly from kitchens?
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Mess area/ Staff rooms; is there good housekeeping within the area?
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Mess/ Staff area are classed as cold preparation; i.e. limited to microwave, toaster etc. Waste should be regularly removed. Electrical items should be within PAT date or hard wired to electrical supply.
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Housekeeping/ Combustible items; Reasonable for working environment?
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The use of combustible items can not be avoided, but there must be control to avoid accumulated waste to reduce the risk of fire spread. Inspect enclosed areas such as stores under jigs, quarantine areas, stores rooms etc. Is the quantity of combustible items excessive based on the working environment? Is there adequate separation from ignition sources? Is there adequate collection and removal of waste.
Flammable Substances
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A quantity greater than 50L in a building or production area is classed as 'significant'. 50L is the maximum permitted quantity within one flammable cabinet. Note that solvent wipes (in 2.5l tubs) in a large quantity should be viewed as flammable substances, not 1 or 2 individual containers. Combustible/ flammable gas cylinders are 'significant' regardless of the size of cylinder.
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Are there significant quantities of flammable substances within the building/ area?
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If yes, is the use and or storage satisfactory? are they stored in approved cabinets or purpose storage areas/ paint mix room?
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Approved flammable cabinets should be bunded, steel construction, yellow or grey, signage on display warning flammable substances, no ignition sources etc. There should be controlled access to the cabinet i.e. locked when not required. The contents clearly displayed. All substances should be stored within a flammable cabinet when not in use. All open containers must be stored inside cabinets. Combustible gas cylinders are not permitted to be stored inside building when not in use. Gas cylinders must be stored in a upright position and secured with a strap / chain.
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Evidence of excessive storage?
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A quantity greater than 250L in any one area or building should be within purpose built storage area or paint mix room. There must be control of ignition sources within the immediate area. Ventilation must be provided within area (either natural or mechanical). The electrical items must be appropriate i.e. EX rated/ ATEX approved.
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Adequate control of immediate sources of ignition?
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Soiled rags and waste should be disposed off correctly, with the appropriate bin and removed at regular intervals. The bins should not be stored in the immediate area of electrical distribution boards or any other potential source of ignition.
Ability to restrict the spread of flame
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Is the type of combustible items in the work area/ building likely to lead to rapid fire growth?
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Is the quantity of flammable materials or substances excessive? There should be control over loose combustible items such as i.e. paper, cardboard, plastics etc. Combustible items that are stored in close proximity i.e. in racking will cause rapid fire growth. All contaminated waste, such as soiled rags with solvent, paint etc. should be within the appropriate bin and regularly removed. Inspect store rooms and enclosed spaces for evidence of accumulated waste.
Means of escape
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Are the means of escape routes obstructed?
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All walkways, circulations routes etc. must be clear of obstructions that have the potential to restrict or block the means of escape from the building/ work area. Tool trolleys, combustible items etc. may encroach onto the walkways.
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Internal stairways and protected lobby/ refuge area; clear of combustible items?
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All internal stairs should be kept clear of all combustible items. If the building has a single stair as the means of escape, this rule must be strictly adhered to. Limited combustible items such as notice board etc. are permitted. The stairs must not be used for storage of combustible items such as filing cabinets, water bottles, etc. This applies to safe refuge areas where applicable.
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Fire exit doors; able to open easily & in sound condition?
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Final fire exit doors should be able to open easily, fully to 90oC. There should be no obvious signs of damage. Particular care should be given to timber fire doors that may swell during bad weather. Fire exit doors should open in direction of travel, inward doors are permitted under certain circumstances, refer to bld FRA. Where glass bolts are fitted, the hammer should be on a chain. Record where the hammer is missing.
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External fire escape stairs; (where installed) any obvious signs of damage?
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External escape stairs should be inspected for obvious signs of damage such as rust or failure of steel. The area underneath an external escape stair should be kept clear of combustible items that could potentially effect the use of the stair.
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Emergency Lighting; are emergency lighting luminaries obstructed? Any signs of damage or obstruction?
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Illuminated 'Fire Exit' signs are installed, they should be clearly visible. Record any damage or obstructions to the emergency lighting. Emergency lighting should be position in the following; above fire exits, near fire fighting equipment / alarm call points, change of direction on the escape route, high hazard areas, toilets, plant/control rooms, open area such as open plan offices, external side of fire exit doors. Emergency lighting maybe integrated into the building lights i.e. recessed modular lights. (Note that 'near' is given as 2m from the area.) Spot lights are used, positioned at high level, to provide illumination over large areas.
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Assembly point; is there a clear and safe route to the assembly point(s)?
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The assembly point is a part of the means of escape route and should be safe to use at all time. An adequate level of lighting, such as street lamps, should be provided for the route to, and at the assembly point for evcuations at night.
Fire Doors
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Are Internal fire doors (where installed) in a satisfactory condition?
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Internal fire doors should be in good working order with the minimum elements. Self closing device, 3 hinges. Intumescent strip and smoke seal around the door or the door frame. Smoke seal is a brush or blade type. There is appropriate glazing that is Georgian Wired glass or FR glazing with a BS mark. 'Fire Door Keep Closed' mandatory signage clearly seen? The door can open fully and close within reasonable amount of tie. There is no excessive gap between double doors (approx. 2-4mm). The door should be able to close where required i.e. in the event of a fire and not wedged open. Metal fire doors do not have smoke seal or intumescent material.
Fire Detection & Warning
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Is fire detection and warning equipment accessible and in a satisfactory condition?
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Record if any detector heads are covered or blocked, particularly with storage items on high level racking /top level of shelving or dust caps not removed after maintenance. There should be a clear 500mm underneath detector heads. Manual call points should be easily accessible at all times. Ensure that they are not blocked by furniture, ladder platform etc. Can the fire warning be heard in all areas throughout the facility/ building? Ask building occupants if there are any issues with hearing the fire alarm on weekly alarm test.
First Aid Fire Fighting
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Is first aid fire fighting equipment accessible and in a satisfactory condition?
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Fire extinguishers should be easily accessible at all times including the route to the extinguisher. Record if blocked or restricted access. Record the FEP No. of any missing extinguishers. Inspect extinguishers for obvious signs of damage i.e. damage to handles, horns, dents in the body of the extinguisher etc. Check that extinguishers are within their service date.
Fire Signage
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Is the fire signage satisfactory?
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Fire signage includes Fire Exit, Fire Action Notices, Identification signs for fire alarm call point, fire extinguishers etc. Ensure that they are clearly visible and not blocked. Record obvious signs of damage. If fire extinguishers or fire alarm call points are obstructed or recessed off walkways etc., fire extinguisher signage maybe required. Fire action notices should not be blank, or have illegible information. The information (location of the assembly point & emergency number to call) should be printed or legible. All fire exits should have a Fire Action Notice visible. Where installed near exits, check that signs are not faded by sunlight.
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Are the means of escape routes clearly identified?
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The fire exit route(s) should be clearly identified taking into account the layout of building, change of direction, fire exit doors, fixture/ fittings that cause obstructions and the need for high level signage etc. Record any findings where changes or modification to the layout has occurred.
Local Fire Safety Management
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Is the emergency evacuation management process satisfactory?
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The building evacuation procedure should contain evidence of a organised plan for a fire marshal search/ sweep, a building plan drawing identifying key locations. evidence that the procedures up to date and reviewed, evacuation strategy in place, organised, and documented? There should be information on evacuation of disabled person/ persons who may require assistance with evacuation.
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Is the number of Fire Marshal satisfactory?
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The Fire Marshals should be identifiable through a list of names in the evacuation procedure, on SQCDP boards, photos, different coloured work wear etc. There must be an adequate number to cover the size of building/ work area considering the guidelines of no more than one minute for a fire marshal search/ sweep. The number of fire marshals should take into account shift patterns, sickness, holidays etc.?. i.e. there needs to be more than one fire marshal.
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Evidence of regular fire safety checks (either Fire Marshal Checklist or fire safety incorporated into 5c's, SQCDP etc.)?
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The FMDC should be completed as per the Airbus procedure. Business areas can incorporate the fire safety elements of the checklist into local arrangements, daily check etc. Record any observation/ failings of any element of the FMDC i.e. fire exits blocked, extinguishers missing etc. that show the local arrangements are not adequate. Where weekly process confirmation are undertaken, is this adequate to identify issues? (refer to any issues record during routine inspection)
RFFS Access
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Access for the Fire Service satisfactory?
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Access incudes roads and areas connecting buildings, information for the fire service should be up to date such as hazard inventory. Specific actions for the Fire Service to undertaken on arrival? Are there adequate controls for RFFS intervention of; ventilation systems, fire damper, Air conditioning, fire fighters switches, sprinkler valve set, Hydrants/ Wet/ Dry mains, Foam inlets etc.
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Building topography, external and internal, satisfactory?
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Information such as electrical isolation, gas isolations, flammable substances, chemical substances, assembly points etc, should be marked on the building drawings?
Additional Information?
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Overall Assessment of Findings (Satisfactory or Non Satisfactory);
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Fire hazard and risk;
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Ability to restrict fire spread
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Means of Escape
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Fire Detection &Warning
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First aid fire fighting
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Fire signage
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Local fire safety management
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RFFS Access
