Portable Fire Extinguisher Checklist - Monarch Beverage
Portable Fire Extinguisher Checklist - Monarch Beverage
Portable Fire Extinguisher Checklist - Monarch Beverage
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BLR<br />
Audit<br />
<strong>Checklist</strong>s<br />
<strong>Portable</strong> <strong>Fire</strong><br />
<strong>Extinguisher</strong>s<br />
<strong>Portable</strong> <strong>Fire</strong> <strong>Extinguisher</strong> <strong>Checklist</strong><br />
<strong>Checklist</strong><br />
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NO<br />
Selection and Distribution<br />
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Are extinguishers selected and distributed based<br />
on the classes and degrees of fire hazards that exist in<br />
different work areas in your facility<br />
Are extinguishers clearly identified with unobstructed<br />
signs visible from a distance<br />
Are extinguishers easily accessible to employees who<br />
may need to use them<br />
—Are they mounted at a reasonable height<br />
—Are they located within the appropriate travel distance<br />
outlined in the regulations<br />
—Can they be reached and removed without the use<br />
a ladder or special equipment<br />
Does your selection and distribution of extinguishers meet the<br />
requirements of your insurance carrier and your local fire codes<br />
Employee Training<br />
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Have all employees who you want to use extinguishers in the<br />
event of a fire been trained to use them effectively<br />
Do employees understand the basic principles of different classes<br />
of fires and the hazards associated with using fire extinguishers<br />
Do employees know when it is safe to attempt to contain a fire<br />
with an extinguisher and when it is safer to evacuate<br />
Are employees trained in the use of fire extinguishers when first<br />
hired and at least annually thereafter<br />
Are any employees who have been specially designated as emergency<br />
responders under your emergency action plan been given<br />
special training in handling fire-fighting equipment, including fire<br />
extinguishers<br />
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BLR<br />
Audit<br />
<strong>Checklist</strong>s<br />
<strong>Portable</strong> <strong>Fire</strong><br />
<strong>Extinguisher</strong>s<br />
<strong>Checklist</strong><br />
Continued<br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
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Do these specially designated employees receive training when<br />
they are first assigned to fire-fighting duties and at least annually<br />
thereafter<br />
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Inspection and Maintenance<br />
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Are all extinguishers inspected visually once a month to make<br />
sure that they are in good condition<br />
Do employees who conduct extinguisher inspections date and initial<br />
the tag on the extinguisher<br />
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Does each visual inspection include a check of the following<br />
items:<br />
—Pressure gauge<br />
—Hose and housing (for possible leaks or obstructions)<br />
—Pin (intact)<br />
Are extinguishers immediately removed from service when any<br />
problem is discovered<br />
Are all extinguishers given a maintenance check annually<br />
Is the maintenance check performed by a trained person with<br />
suitable equipment and facilities<br />
Whenever an extinguisher is removed from service, is another<br />
serviceable extinguisher (or alternate equivalent form of protection)<br />
put in its place<br />
If inspections or routine maintenance turns up problems with an<br />
extinguisher, are repairs made promptly or is the extinguisher<br />
replaced<br />
Are complete records kept of all maintenance and repairs to<br />
extinguishers<br />
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Testing Requirements<br />
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Are extinguishers hydrostatically tested according to the<br />
timetable contained in the OSHA regulations<br />
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BLR<br />
Audit<br />
<strong>Checklist</strong>s<br />
<strong>Portable</strong> <strong>Fire</strong><br />
<strong>Extinguisher</strong>s<br />
<strong>Checklist</strong><br />
YES<br />
NO<br />
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Are defective extinguishers replaced immediately<br />
Are complete records of testing kept in your files<br />
—Date of testing<br />
—Signature of person conducting test<br />
—Serial number (or other identifier) of extinguisher<br />
Are extinguishers hydrostatically tested (in addition to routine<br />
tests) whenever they show evidence of corrosion or mechanical<br />
injury<br />
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