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Tool1 – FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION PROCEDURE
TOOL 1
FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Inspection of fire protection and extinguishing systems is crucial to the overall protection of any company’s assets. The following procedures address those inspections.
A facility manager should have the ultimate responsibility to ensure that fire prevention inspections are conducted. All inspections should be performed by a [...]
Tool 2 – FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FORM
TOOL 2
FIRE PREVENTION INSPECTION FORM
Facility: ____________________________________________ Month of: ___________________________________
1. Weekly Fire Protection Control Valve Inspection
(1. OS&Y, 2. PIV, 3. WPIW, 4. IBV)
Open (Y) (N) / Locked (Y) (N)
_PRIVATE __ Valve #
Valve Type
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Any valve closures: [...]
Tool 3 – SAMPLE FACILITY EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION FORM
TOOL 3
SAMPLE FACILITY EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION FORM
The Facility Emergency Organization (D.E.O.) is largely a fire-handling organization since fire is one of the emergencies most frequently encountered. Putting out fires in incipient stages, however, is only one of the jobs the D.E.O. may perform. The Division Emergency Organization should have a [...]
Tool 4 – MODEL SPRINKLER IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURES
TOOL 4
MODEL SPRINKLER IMPAIRMENT PROCEDURES
Even though sprinklers should always be in service, there will be times when it is necessary to shut off a portion of the system for repairs or renovations. This is called impairing the system. This also refers to any repairs or renovations to associated alarm [...]
Tool 5 – MODEL CUTTING AND WELDING SAFETY PROCEDURES
TOOL 5
MODEL CUTTING AND WELDING SAFETY PROCEDURES
Cutting and welding is one of the most common causes of industrial fires. The heat of an acetylene torch or electric arc welding in conjunction with the sparks and slag generated can easily cause a fire if the proper precautions are not taken.
To lessen this [...]
Tool 1 – Model Audting Protocol
The following is a step by step list of procedures to which NAME OF COMPANY will adhere in completing audits.
Once a scheduled audit date has been established, a memorandum is sent to the Senior Site Official and NAME OF APPROPRIATE CORPORATE OFFICIAL in preparation of the upcoming audit.
A blank Audit Questionnaire is sent confidentially [...]
Tool 3 – Model List of Recommended Actions
Facility:
Date:
Auditor:
Rating:
OSHA Requirements
No recommendations
Workers’ Compensation
No recommendations
Hearing Conservation
No recommendations
Hazard Communication
No recommendations
Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records
No recommendations
General Requirements
No recommendations
Machine Guarding
No recommendations
Emergency Action Plan
No recommendations
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
No recommendations
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
No recommendations
Sanitation
No recommendations
Portable Fire Extinguishers
No recommendations
Powered Industrial Trucks
No recommendations
Welding
No recommendations
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
No recommendations
Lockout/Tagout
No recommendations
Safety Rules for Regulated Truck [...]
Tool 4 – Model List of Proposed Corrective Actions
Within sixty (60) days after a final audit report, each audited facility is required to develop and submit to NAME OF APPROPRIATE COMPANY OFFICIAL a detailed Corrective Action Plan to address the findings noted in the audit. The Corrective Action Plan will set forth:
Each deficiency that [...]
Documentation of Periodic Energy Control Procedure Inspection
Here’s a Model Form you can use to document that you’ve conducted periodic inspections of energy control procedures as required by the OSHA lockout/tagout standard. Speak to your attorney about adapting it for your own use.
ENERGY CONTROL PROCEDURES:
OSHA SELF-INSPECTION CERTIFICATION
1. Date of Inspection: __________________________________________________
2. Area or Department: __________________________________________________
3. Equipment Covered By Procedure(s) Inspected:
Name of [...]
Review Your Knowledge of Work Zone Signs
What does this sign mean?
You probably recognize it as the sign of a flagger ahead.
But do you and your workers know the signs indicating a worker is in or near a roadway? Or the flagger sign that says you should stop your car? Or the sign indicating a two-lane shift? Do your workers know when [...]
