F-42 – Fire Warden Checklist

Process

Toolbox Talk held and full understanding of (a) Communication means, (b) Break-off signal and action in event of an Alarm, (c) Work process

People

• Fire Watchman knows how to use fire extinguisher

• Number of Firewatchers considered

• Fire Watchman is in direct contact with person conducting work

Area

• Heat/Smoke sensors have been inhibited

• Isolations Applied

• Pressurized systems are bled off

• Escape routes are clear

• Area within 7 meters from worksite – on same level – been inspected and have flammable and combustible material been removed or isolated from ignition sources (such as ropes, hoses, pools of oil, gas bottles)

• Areas exposed to heat transfer in adjacent compartments (above, under, next to) been inspected, and

• Flammable and combustible material been removed or isolated from ignition sources

• Areas be monitored during work

Equipment

• Fire extinguisher readily available

• It is the correct type for the type of work concerned e.g. CO2 for electric, powder for oil, water for wood and cardboard

• Fire extinguisher is charged

• Backup Fire extinguisher is available

• If a fire blanket is required, is it in good condition with no holes or oil contamination