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FIRE PREVENTION CHECKLIST

FIRES CAN BE CAUSED BY A VARIETY OF HAZARDS AND UNSAFE BEHAVIOR.�
YOU CAN HELP PREVENT FIRES AT YOUR WORKSITE BY FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES:

PRACTICE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

Keep equipment
and machinery clean and in good operating condition

Report and
cleanup (if appropriate) all spills

Keep work,
storage and refuse areas clean and free of debris

Place all
combustible wastes, such as oily rags, in self-closing, covered containers

Keep fire
exits and evacuation routes clear of obstacles at all times and well
marked

Maintain clear
access to fire alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler system controls
and valves, fire hoses, and fire pumps at all times
Maintain a minimum
of 36 inches clearance in front of all electrical panels, power disconnect, and breaker
boxes
Periodically
clean sprinkler heads, heat detectors, and fusible links to keep them
free of dust and residues.�� Never cover or paint over these devices
!!!.

FOLLOW ESTABLISHED SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Practice and evaluate facility fire drills at least annually
Never leave open flames unattended
Observe No Smoking signs and smoke only in designated areas
Communicate company fire safety procedures to all on-site contractors
Follow the welding & hot work operation procedures and use the IRI Hot
Work Permit System
Report all fire suppression system impairments to IRI and local fire
officials
Report unsafe practices or behavior to your supervisor

FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Store flammable liquids in tightly closed, self-closing, spill-proof� safety cans (UL-listed and/or FM-approved),
away from heat or ignition sources
Store small flammable/combustible liquid containers, such as paints
and solvents cans, in approved, fire-rated safety cabinets equipped
with self-closing doors (FM-approved)
Provide adequate sprinkler protection, secondary spill containment,
and adequate ventilation in designated flammable/combustible storage
rooms
Properly ground and bond all flammable liquid storage drums/containers
in storage and during transfer from one container to another
Properly dispose of empty flammable containers and wastes through
Safety-Kleen Dont throw in the dumpster

MATERIAL STORAGE
Maintain at least
18 inches between sprinkler heads and stored materials (i.e. newsprint storage warehouse)
Avoid accumulating
combustible materials (i.e. boxes, papers) in closets and storage rooms

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INSPECTIONS & TESTING OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Monthly
- Inspect all emergency equipment, such as,� portable fire extinguishers, exit signs, fire

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alarm system, emergency lighting, and fire doors to insure good operating
condition

Semi-annual Inspect and test CO2
fire suppression systems in pressroom�
Annual�
-� Drop test all fire doors to insure they fully close

-� Inspect/test sprinkler systems, including the fire pump
if required

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Replace frayed or damaged wiring, broken electrical fittings, missing
junction box covers or worn extension cords
Dont overload circuits
or wall outlets check
amp rating
before use
Never install a fuse rated higher than specified for the circuit
Never use utility lights that don<

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