FIRE & SAFETY AUDIT

JP TROPICAL FOODS DIVISION

GENERAL
Indicate on a plant layout the location, number (Quantity) and types of
portable fire extinguishers available.
1. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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2. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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3. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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4. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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5. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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6. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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7. Area________________ number ___________________ type
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1. Are firefighting systems and equipment approved, tested and
maintained as per relevant standard?
YES NO N/A
2. When was the last inspection performed on the fire extinguishers?

3. Which area of plant is covered by fire hydrants?

Location of fire
hydrants________________________________________________
4. What is the capacity of the dedicated water supply for the fire
hydrants?
Fire hydrants
capacity__________________________________________________
5. Are all personnel cognizant with the fire prevention and protection
measures? Give details of
system________________________________________________________________
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6. Is there a fire alarm for someone to pull in case of fire? If yes, is it

obstructed?
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7. Is there a fire and safety officer who is authorized to handle fire and
safety concerns for the business unit? Name of person
________________________________________________________________________
8. What is the system for conducting mock drills?
Describe_______________________________________________________________
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9. Is there a colour coding system for identifying pipes for hazardous
chemicals?
YES
NO N/A
10.
How are hazardous chemicals handled?
Describe_______________________________________________________________
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11.
Are there designated fire exits? If yes, where are they located?
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12.
How many major and minor accidents/ incidents/ fires were there
in the facility during the last five years? Give name of
department.___________________________________________________________
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13.
Have all accidents/ incidents and fires been investigated and
corrective actions taken? Give
details.________________________________________________________________
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14.

EXITING THE BUILDING

N/A

1. EXIT signs readily visible, illumination operable, battery?

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2. Adequate lighting in corridors?
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3. Exit doors not blocked, open easily, self closing?
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4. Adequate corridor clearance - 44" minimum?
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5. Emergency lighting operational during 30 second test? ___
6. Stairwells free of storage and doors kept closed?
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7. No biological agents / radioactive materials / hazardous
chemicals stored in corridors?
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ELECTRICAL

YES

NO

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1. Proper clearance (36 minimum width) in front of

electrical panel boxes?
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2. Extension cords not used in place of permanent wiring? ___
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3. Power strips not used to supply electricity to heating
devices or as an extension cord?
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4. Portable space heaters approved for use, orange
approval sticker visible, combustibles more than 36 away?______
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FIRE SAFETY
Adequate clearance (18") for sprinkler heads?
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Fire alarm pull stations visible and accessible?
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Fire extinguishers visible, accessible, pin and seal in place,
Pressure OK, current years tag, initial tag monthly?
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Is Assembly Point is within a good distance ( 20m )?
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Comments____________________________________________________________
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DATE: __________________
AUDITOR__________________________