Fire prevention plan checklist
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Fire prevention plan checklist
Free fire prevention plan checklist from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.39: fire hazards, ignition sources, waste control, named owners and extinguisher checks.
How often: Inform employees of their fire hazards when first assigned to a job. Portable extinguishers get a monthly visual inspection and an annual maintenance check. How often to review the whole plan is set by your organization.
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Workplace or building covered by the plan *
Date of this review *
Name of the person reviewing the plan *
Number of employees at this workplace
The plan is written, kept at the workplace and available for employees to review *
YesNoN/A
The plan lists every major fire hazard at the workplace *
YesNo
The plan gives handling and storage procedures for the hazardous materials it lists *
YesNo
The plan names potential ignition sources and how each is controlled *
YesNo
For each major hazard, the plan names the type of fire protection equipment needed to control it *
YesNo
The plan has procedures to control build-up of flammable and combustible waste *
YesNo
The plan has procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards on heat-producing equipment *
YesNo
The plan names the person or job title responsible for maintaining equipment that prevents or controls ignition sources and fires *
YesNo
The plan names the person or job title responsible for controlling fuel source hazards *
YesNo
New employees are told about the fire hazards of their job when first assigned *
YesNo
Each employee has been taken through the parts of the plan they need to protect themselves *
YesNo
Where extinguishers are provided for employee use, employees get extinguisher education when hired and at least annually
YesNoN/A
Storage areas, corners and spaces under equipment are free of built-up combustible waste *
YesNo
Flammable and combustible materials seen on the walk are stored the way the plan describes *
YesNo
Safeguards on heat-producing equipment seen on the walk are in place and maintained as the plan describes
YesNoN/A
Before hot work outside designated areas, the person who authorizes it inspects the area and sets the precautions (preferably in a written permit)
YesNoN/A
Sprinklers, alarm devices, fire doors and exit lighting seen on the walk are in working order *
YesNo
Portable fire extinguishers are mounted, marked and easy to reach *
YesNoN/A
Each extinguisher is in its designated place and fully charged and operable *
YesNoN/A
No one travels more than 75 ft (22.9 m) to a Class A extinguisher, more than 50 ft (15.2 m) from a Class B hazard to one, or more than 75 ft (22.9 m) from a combustible metal working area to Class D extinguishing agent
YesNoN/A
Extinguisher tags or records show a visual inspection within the last month
YesNoN/A
Each extinguisher has had its annual maintenance check and the date is recorded
YesNoN/A
Gaps found, who will fix each one and by when
Reviewer's signature
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I reviewed this fire prevention plan and walked the workplace as recorded above.
Signature
Name and date
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a fire prevention plan and an emergency action plan?
Who needs a fire prevention plan?
An employer must have one when an OSHA standard in Part 1910 requires it [18]. For example, the portable fire extinguisher rule exempts an employer whose written fire safety policy requires immediate and total evacuation when the fire alarm sounds [1], with no extinguishers in the workplace, but only if that policy includes both an emergency action plan and a fire prevention plan meeting 1910.38 and 1910.39; the exemption does not apply where another Part 1910 standard requires an extinguisher [2].
Can a small business have an oral fire prevention plan?
Yes. An employer with 10 or fewer employees may communicate the plan orally to employees [20].
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