Fire warden monthly checklist 2018
Bath spa university she office fire warden checklist to be completed monthly - 2018::2019
What does this form include?
This form contains 14 sections:
What is your Fire Warden area?
Fire Extinguishers
- Are extinguishers in labelled locations?
- Are extinguisher pins in place and seals unbroken (for 2018/19 the extinguisher pins are blue)?
- Are extinguishers easily accessible and unobstructed?
- If a gauge is fitted, is the needle in the green zone?
Fire Escape Routes
- Are emergency exit routes clearly signposted?
- Are escape routes clear and free of obstructions?
- Do Fire Doors self-close effectively into the door frame?
- Are Fire Doors kept closed (not held/wedged open)?
Fire Safety Notices and Signs
- Are all Fire Safety notices and signs clearly visible and not defaced?
- Are ‘Fire Action’ notices in place and do they indicate the location of Fire Assembly Point?
- Is the sign at the Fire Assembly Point in place, clearly visible, and undamaged?
Fire Exits
- Are final exits from buildings clear of obstructions, both inside and outside the building?
- Can emergency exits be opened without the use of a key?
- Do Fire Exits discharge into a place of safety?
- Is the Fire Assembly Point clearly identifiable and is it in a clear safe area away from traffic?
Electrical Equipment
- Are all electric cables tidy and free from trip hazards?
- Are all extension cables fully extended (uncoiled) and routed safely?
- Is all electrical equipment entirely and satisfactorily free from evidence of temporary repair of or damage?
Heating Equipment
- Are heaters, flues, vents and hot pipes clear of furniture, clothing, paper or other combustible materials?
General Housekeeping
- Are all work areas tidy?
- Is the smoking policy seen to be working?
- Are packing and stationery materials securely contained and stored?
- Are flammable materials stored in a secure location?
- Is combustible waste safely stored away from heat sources and disposed of regularly?
Signed: (Fire Warden) *.............................................................Date: ............................
Signed: (Safety Manager) *........................................................ Date: ........................... Fire Wardens & ASMs should keep a copy of this form for their records. The Fire Warden should forward the completed form, signed* and dated* to the appropriate Area Safety Manager. The ASM should forward the completed copy to the SHE office and action remedial measures where necessary. *When submitting an electronic copy of this form, insertion of the Fire Warden’s / Area Safety Manager’s name with the appropriate date will constitute an authorisation signature.
Comments: (please use this space to support any of your answers)
Please add any photo evidence to support your answers here.
Are extinguishers in labelled locations?
- Are extinguishers in labelled locations?
- Are extinguisher pins in place and seals unbroken (for 2018/19 the extinguisher pins are blue)?
- Are extinguishers easily accessible and unobstructed?
- If a gauge is fitted, is the needle in the green zone?
Are emergency exit routes clearly signposted?
- Are emergency exit routes clearly signposted?
- Are escape routes clear and free of obstructions?
- Do Fire Doors self-close effectively into the door frame?
- Are Fire Doors kept closed (not held/wedged open)?
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