Fire Safety Checklist

Planning for fire safety

1.      Does the factory have any kind of fire safety certificate?

2.      Is the factory regularly inspected by the competent authority which issues the certificate?

3.      Does the factory have an emergency plan in case of fire or other emergency? NB. It should cover evacuation routes, assembly areas, fire extinguishers and first aid locations, tel. numbers for fire brigade and hospital etc.

4.      Does the factory have a procedure that requires the most senior managerial staff, managers of different sections, supervisors and worker representatives to check, at least monthly, whether all necessary precautions against the risk of fire are being effectively taken in each section within of the factory?

5.      Does the emergency plan include the alarm systems, workers actions, and the procedure to account for each worker once the worker reaches an area of safety outside of the factory?

Training

1.      Has every new worker had a briefing on worker action in the event of a fire? (Speak to a sample of 5 new workers)

2.      Are the procedures to be followed clearly shown throughout the factory and in a format and language that the workers can understand?

3.      Are evacuation drills, fire refresher training and alarm tests done with all workers at least once per year to evaluate the effectiveness of the emergency plan?

4.      Are records of the fire drills and tests kept and available for inspection?

Fire alarms, detection and escape route

1.      Does the factory rely on a person to detect fire and raise the alarm?

2.      Does the factory have an automatic method of detecting a fire and raising the alarm?

3.      Are smoke detectors placed in escape routes and areas of high fire risk?

4.      Can the fire alarm be heard clearly throughout the whole factory even when activated from a single point?

5.      If the alarm system is electrically powered, does it have a working back-up power supply?

6.      Are walls and doors constructed to restrict the movement of smoke and fire by-products horizontally and vertically without interfering with evacuation?

7.      Do all workers know how to operate the fire alarm system?

8.      Are there clear instructions placed throughout the factory, reminding workers on how to operate the fire alarm system?

9.      Are there at least 2 fire exits on each floor, in the correct location for all workers to escape in the case of an emergency?

10.  Are there are at least two ways out from each work station to a fire exit route?

11.  Do the number and width of fire exits appear to be suitable for the number of workers?

12.  In the event of a fire, could all available exits be affected or will at least one route remain available?

13.  Are all escape routes clearly marked, clear of obstructions and provided with working emergency light fittings?

14.  Are all exit doors unlocked and designed to open outwards?

15.  Are there at least 2 exit stairways, which are adequately constructed and wide enough to support the rapid evacuation of all workers from floors above or below ground level?

Fire fighting

1.      Are the extinguishers suitable for the type of fire (e.g.: flammable solids; flammable liquids; electrical) and of sufficient capacity?

2.      Are there sufficient extinguishers sited throughout the factory.  Are their locations clearly identified and unobstructed?

3.      Are the right type of extinguishers located close to the fire hazards and can users gain access to them without exposing themselves to risk?

4.      Have key personnel been trained in the correct use of these extinguishers and fire hoses?

5.      Are the fire extinguishers fully charged and inspected weekly?

6.      Are the fire extinguishers checked and tested annually by a competent authority / person?

7.      If the factory has an automatic sprinkler system does it have a separate water supply and is it tested regularly?

General

1.      Have warning signs been placed on all elevators / lifts indicating that they must not be used in case of fire?

2.      Is smoking prohibited in all working areas and are "No Smoking" signs clear and prominent throughout the factory?

3.      Have flammable solids, liquids and gases been isolated from sources of ignition such as open flames, heated surfaces or unprotected electrical wiring?

4.      When open flames or sparks are present (such as welding, cutting, grinding or smelting), are adequate precautions taken such as isolating sources of fuel or combustible materials from the open flames taken and are fire extinguishers available nearby?

5.      Is an electrical installation safety certificate available?  

6.      Are records available which show that the electrical circuits are maintained regularly?

7.      Is each electrical circuit protected with an adequate fuse or circuit breaker located in a well constructed box in close proximity to the work station?

8.      Are passageways and walkways marked and kept clear?

9.      Are an adequate number of waste receptacles provided for each work station?

EVACUATION RESPONSIBILITIES DURING FIRE DRILL

EVACUATION RESPONSIBILITIES DURING FIRE DRILL

Fire drill conducted by HR Director and Compliance Manager of Ananta group.

During fire drill, duties of responsible persons in every floor are given below:

1.     Evacuation team: Task of evacuation team is to remove all people from the floors and inform below. A.G.M. to Line Chiefs is included in evacuation team.

2.     Fire Fighter Team: In every floor, 10 trained members are in fire fighter team and they are selected from all employees. Their task is to extinguish the fire with fire equipment machine at any cost.

3.     Rescue Team: In every floor, 6 trained persons are available to help safe exit of all people. Mainly, quality, line chief, supervisor etc. are included in rescue team.

4.     First Aid Team: In every floor, 6 trained persons are available to provide primary aid to injured persons. Quality, line chief, supervisor etc. are included in rescue team.

5.     Electrician Team: Responsible persons from electric and admin department are responsible for switching off of the entire electric switch.

6.      Fire alarm: Responsible persons from maintenance and compliance departments are responsible to ring the fire alarm. 

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HR Duties & Responsibilities: Prepare Personal Files

Worker and staff personal files and documents:

1. Fitness certificates with doctor's signature
2. Photos with doctor's signature
3. Worker’s signature
4. Signature of PD/HR/MD
5. Nationality certificate/voter ID etc.
6. Salary break down should be done correctly
7. Grade as per designation
8. Contract paper with worker's signature
9. Eye color blind test report should be given by doctor
10. Operator's interview sheet should be given by RAW dept
11. Worker's service books

Documents/things given to workers/employees:

1. ID cards
2. Contract paper
3. Service book ( in case of resignation)
4. Hand book on company's rules & regulation
5. Pay Slips after payment of salary

Compliance Checklist: Chemical, Production & Electrical Safety

1. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all Chemicals used and related training record
2. MSDS at store area, usage place & on body of container.
3. Translated & summarized MSDS in all above places
4. MSDS Container labeling
5. Spot removing room should be closed
6. Exhaust fans needed in chemical usage rooms
7. Impervious plastic gloves to be used by chemical users
8. Mask to be used by all chemical users and people accessing the areas
9. Aprons and impervious body protective suits to be worn by users
10. Goggles to be used by chemical users
11. Registers to be used for issuance of these on a daily basis
12. Basin in place for washing eyes
13. Evidence and documents of chemical safety training
14. Evidence of boxes for broken needle carrying.
15. Needle guards in place
16. Pulley covers in place
17. Cutter /Scissor/Knife Must be attach with the belt
18. Updated and adequate number of evacuation plans
19. Machinery Safety - 
• eye Guard / Bell Cover/ Rubber mat
• Personal Safety - Metal Gloves / Hand GlovesGoggle / Mask/ Ear Plug - Button op, Thread Sucker, bartack Op
20. Iron covers to be provided
21. Compressor machine area should be protected
22. No pins used on notice boards.
23. Water facility in toilets
24. No staplers should be used in production floors
25. PP section impervious
26. Spot Man - Apron, Goggle, Hand Gloves, Chemical Mask, and Ear Muffler to be used.
27. Boiler operators have to use Ear Muff
28. Spot rooms should have exhaust fan & door to be closed all time.
29. MSDS should be posted at spot cleaning room
30. Aisles Marking
31. Unused buttons should not be kept on floors.
32. Servicing cards have to be filled in and attached with the machines.
33. All the machines should be cleaned on regular basis.
34. No exposed or loose electric wires should be in the building
35. Electric control panels should be closed
36. Inner covers should be attached with electric switch board
37. Rubber mats should be given under SDB & iron tables
38. No oil or fuel containers to be kept near electric circuit boards and main points
39. No electric points near fabric store

Compliance Checklist: Fire Safety

1. Fire safety
2. Fire Fighting Equipment Inspection Record
3. Fire extinguishers not to be kept on floor, and marking to be on floor & wall where extinguisher is kept
4. Evidence of regular fire drills - monthly, with photographs
5. Working condition of fire alarms
6. Joint alarm system for all floors and sections of the unit
7. 45 liter water drum on every floor for water supply
8. Fire Equipment List
9. Fire equipment at the correct height and accessible everywhere
10. All Passage keep free
11. Fire Extinguisher using Policy posted (Red mark up / down / Check list sign).
12. Fire Hose Pipe: water supply is working
13. All Time Exit Light On
14. Smoke Detector in position (Over Electric Board/Carton Store / Fabric Store etc).
15. Smoke detectors in working condition
16. Accurate evacuation plans (several on each floor)
17. 1 fire extinguisher for every 1000 sft of used space
18. Rooftop cannot be sealed - has to be open and accessible

Compliance Checklist: Test Reports & Registers

Test Reports & Registers:

1. Machine / Electric Maintenance Record+
2. Environmental report
3. Air quality test report
4. Disposal register for Sludge
5. Warning / Notice Register
6. Broken Needle Register
7. Generator Register
8. Letter In/ Out Register
9. Duty roster Register
10. Terminated & dismissed workers list / Register
11. Daily production record
12. Dangerous goods movement register
13. Carton movement register
14. Wastage disposal register
15. Festival holiday list
16. Toilets list
17. Emergency lights list
18. Total production floors list
19. Duty roster of security guards
20. Company profile
21. List of trained fire fighters
22. Log book for sharp tool.
23. List of trained First Aiders