Supervisors Weekly Self-Inspection Checklist

The overall objective is prevention of fire.

Name of company :-
Building or department reference:-

1. HEATING :-
Boilers
Are the required safety checks carried out and recorded?	Yes	No
Are fusible link cut offs operative ?	Yes	No
Space Heaters
Are fusible link devices operative?	Yes	No
Is stock and/or work in progress at least 1 metre from the heater?	Yes	No
Portable Heaters Portable heaters should not be used without prior approval.
Oil Tanks
All oil tanks should be bunded ( catchpit)	Yes	No
Are the bunds clear of debris?	Yes	No
Are drain valves fitted to remove waste liquids?	Yes	No
Are the valves on the oil tanks locked off to prevent tampering?	Yes	No
LPG Storage Tanks
Are they fenced off?	Yes	No
Is the tank earthed?	Yes	No
Are earthing clips available?	Yes	No

If any of the above were answered NO please state action taken.

2. SMOKING
Are smoking rules observed?	Yes	No
Where smoking is allowed , are there sufficient receptacles?	Yes	No
Are they used?	Yes	No

3. MAINTENANCE/ENGINEERS
Flammable liquids
Are flammable liquids stored in fire resisting cabinets /bins?	Yes	No
Are approved containers in use?	Yes	No
Are all flammable liquids returned to store at the end of the shift?	Yes	No
Are lidded metal bins provided for waste material?	Yes	No
Gases
Are all cylinders properly secured in the work place?	Yes	No
Is a locked compound provided for storage?	Yes	No
Are LPG cylinders separated from the rest?	Yes	No
Are spark arrestors fitted on cutting equipment?	Yes	No
Is the Hot Work permit observed?	Yes	No
Is ammonia detection provided and working?	Yes	No

4. SECURITY
Are fences and gates in good condition with no damage creating access points?	Yes	No
Are gates locked or manned out of hours?	Yes	No
Are all windows, doors locked out of hours?	Yes	No
Are doors to storage areas, packaging stores and dry goods kept closed at all times as a matter of policy?	Yes	No
Is the intruder alarm working and 'on' out of hours?	Yes	No

If any of the above were answered NO please state action taken.

5. HOUSEKEEPING
Internal
Are storage areas tidy with no stock on the floor obstructing aisles?	Yes	No
Is stock clear of electrical equipment , heaters and battery chargers?	Yes	No
Is all waste removed outside the buildings daily?	Yes	No
External
Are waste bins and skips tidy and secure against tampering?	Yes	No
Are waste skips at least 10 metres away from buildings?	Yes	No
Are pallets stored at a least 10 metres from external building walls	Yes	No
Are canopies , loading bays and lean-to areas clear of stock ( other than that being immediately taken in or out of the buildings).	Yes	No

6. ELECTRICS
Are switch rooms locked and secure?	Yes	No
Are switch rooms clear of all non related materials?	Yes	No
Are switch boards kept clear of stock?	Yes	No
Are there any trailing leads, temporary wiring that require attention?	Yes	No

7. PROCESS
Ovens
Are maintenance schedules being observed?	Yes	No
Are extract ducts and oven beds cleaned on a regular cycle?	Yes	No
Fryers
Are maintenance procedures and schedules observed and up to date?	Yes	No
Are overheat warning sytems operative ?	Yes	No
Are extraction ducts and filters cleaned on a regular cycle?	Yes	No
Is fixed fire protection on a maintenance contract?	Yes	No
Are fire protection systems indicating healthy?	Yes	No
Are there any ovens or fryers within 3 metres of wall or ceiling panels constructed of polystyrene or polyurethane. Such materials should be replaced by approved construction material or over clad with fire resisting material.	Yes	No
Kitchens
Are filters over cooking equipment particularly fryers cleaned or replaced on an acceptable frequency?	Yes	No
Are first aid fire appliances provided ?	Yes	No

If any of the above were answered NO please state action taken.

8. PREMISES
Is there any damage to wall and ceiling panels? Any such damage should be repaired promptly.	Yes	No
Are roof spaces clear of all unnecessary materials?	Yes	No
Is there any exposed polystyrene requiring capping?	Yes	No
Is all packing material stored in a tidy fashion?	Yes	No

9. FIRE PROTECTION
Alarm
Is the fire alarm panel indicating healthy?	Yes	No
Are the panel lamps all working?	Yes	No
Is any signalling to central station or gatehouse operative?	Yes	No
Extinguishers
All available and accessible?	Yes	No
Hose Reels
Maintenance contracts in force and up to date?	Yes	No
Location notices provided?	Yes	No
Nozzles present on hose reels?	Yes	No
Fire Doors
Self closing devices working?	Yes	No
Doors not obstructed?	Yes	No
Sprinklers where appropriate.
Weekly alarm test carried out?	Yes	No
Pump tested weekly?	Yes	No
Test card marked up to date?	Yes	No
Valves strapped and padlocked?	Yes	No

If any of the above were answered NO please state action taken.

Completed by ...................................................

Position ...................................................

Date ....

Signature of Site Director


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