Fire safety inspection on a chemical building?

Posted by admin on February 16th, 2010 and filed under fire inspection | 2 Comments »

What sort of questions would be asked concerning?

People… such as how many worked there/sign in sheet etc
Chemicals… such was what chemicals and the amount
Water supplies… such as location of hydrant, dry & wet risers, sprinker systems…

And others ones…??

OMG that’s a complete can of worms….. good luck with that one LOL.

In the event of a fire, can all the workers evacuate safely?
Have you got fully trained and competent people to deal with chemical spillages / leakages.
Have you got adequate measures to neutralise any spillages/leakages.
COSHH certificates.
Risk assessments.
Liaison with the emergency services.
Emergency showers available?
First aid equipment.
Fire extinguishers adequate?
Is adequate personal protective equipment including escape breathing apparatus and/or chemical suits in place.
Are adequate contingency plans in place?
Communications regarding emergencies.
Are there adequate 1st aiders on site.
Are on-site audible / visual alarms required?
Is there a safe evacuation and control point?
Registration of the coming and going all those on-site.

2 Responses

  1. Bardic Says:

    What alarm and evacuation procedures are in place. Emergency exits. Is there an emergency keyholder readily available for after-hours incidents.
    References :

  2. FOXY Says:

    OMG that’s a complete can of worms….. good luck with that one LOL.

    In the event of a fire, can all the workers evacuate safely?
    Have you got fully trained and competent people to deal with chemical spillages / leakages.
    Have you got adequate measures to neutralise any spillages/leakages.
    COSHH certificates.
    Risk assessments.
    Liaison with the emergency services.
    Emergency showers available?
    First aid equipment.
    Fire extinguishers adequate?
    Is adequate personal protective equipment including escape breathing apparatus and/or chemical suits in place.
    Are adequate contingency plans in place?
    Communications regarding emergencies.
    Are there adequate 1st aiders on site.
    Are on-site audible / visual alarms required?
    Is there a safe evacuation and control point?
    Registration of the coming and going all those on-site.
    References :

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