Hazard Assessment Checklist Page 12
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Are all connections on drums and combustible liquid piping, vapor and liquid tight?
Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use (e.g. parts cleaning tanks, pans)?
Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?
Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have explosion-proof lights?
Do storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids have mechanical or gravity ventilation?
Is liquefied petroleum gas stored, handled, and used in accordance with safe practices and standards?
Are liquefied petroleum storage tanks guarded to prevent damage from vehicles?
Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant covered containers until they are removed
from the worksite?
Is vacuuming used whenever possible rather than blowing or sweeping combustible dust?
Are fire separators placed between containers of combustibles or flammables, when stacked one upon
another, to assure their support and stability?
Are fuel gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, fire resistant barriers or other means while
in storage?
Are fire extinguishers selected and provided for the types of materials in areas where they are to be used?
Class A: Ordinary combustible material fires.
Class B: Flammable liquid, gas or grease fires.
Class C: Energized-electrical equipment fires.
If a Halon 1301 fire extinguisher is used, can employees evacuate within the specified time for that
extinguisher?
Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable liquids, and
within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials?
Is the transfer/withdrawal of flammable or combustible liquids performed by trained personnel?
Are fire extinguishers mounted so that employees do not have to travel more than 75 feet for a class "A" fire
or 50 feet for a class "B" fire?
Are employees trained in the use of fire extinguishers?
Are extinguishers free from obstructions or blockage?
Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained and tagged at intervals not to exceed one year?
Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places?
Is a record maintained of required monthly checks of extinguishers?
Where sprinkler systems are permanently installed, are the nozzle heads directed or arranged so that water
will not be sprayed into operating electrical switchboards and equipment?
Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted where appropriate in areas where flammable or combustible materials are
used or stored?
Are "NO SMOKING" signs posted on liquefied petroleum gas tanks?
Are "NO SMOKING" rules enforced in areas involving storage and use of flammable materials?
Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids at a point of use?
Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up promptly?
Are storage tanks adequately vented to prevent the development of excessive vacuum or pressure as a result
of filling, emptying, or atmosphere temperature changes?
Are storage tanks equipped with emergency venting that will relieve excessive internal pressure caused by fire
exposure?
Are spare portable or butane tanks, which are sued by industrial trucks stored in accord with regulations?
FIRE PROTECTION
Do you have a fire prevention plan?
Does your plan describe the type of fire protection equipment and/or systems?
Have you established practices and procedures to control potential fire hazards and ignition sources?
Are employees aware of the fire hazards of the material and processes to which they are exposed?
Is your local fire department well acquainted with your facilities, location and specific hazards?
If you have a fire alarm system, is it tested at least annually?
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