Implementation Strategy: One of the key parts of monitoring is to implement a program for inspecting
and maintaining power tools at appropriate intervals. For Best Results, combine this Calendar with your
regular preventive maintenance and inspection schedule for portable powered tools covered.
MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
STEP 1: SCHEDULED CHECKS—EACH MONTH MAKE SURE YOU:
Action Step
Date Done
Comments/Results/Corrective
Action
Visually inspect portable fire
extinguishers
Inspect respiratory protective
equipment of fire brigade
STEP 2: UNSCHEDULED RESPONSE ACTIONS—HAVE ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING THINGS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MONTH:
TRIGGER
YES NO
RESPONSE CHECKLIST, IF YES
New workers started work
[ ] Educate them about fire extinguishers
[ ] Educate them about dangers of fighting
incipient fires
[ ] Review the Fire Prevention Plan with
them
Comments:
You developed or changed
your Fire Prevention Plan
(FPP) or Emergency Action
Plan (EAP)
[ ] Review the FPP and EAP with all
workers covered by the plan and go over the
changes
Comments:
You changed the duties of a
worker under the FPP or
EAP
[ ] Review the FPP/EAP with the worker
[ ] Train worker to use fire extinguishing
equipment if he/she’s required to do so
under the plan
Comments:
Hose systems were
operational
You changed fire
extinguishing and/or fire
protection equipment used
[ ] Inspect the system to assure all of the
equipment and hose are in place, available
for use and in serviceable condition
[ ] Notify all affected workers of change
[ ] Educate affected workers in use of new
equipment
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Concerns about current
Program expressed by
workers, supervisors, safety
committee, etc.
Comments:
[ ] Were concerns thoroughly investigated?
[ ] Did investigation find anything to
suggest workers are at increased risk?
IF YES: Review the adequacy of
current:
[ ] Hazard assessment
[ ] EAP
[ ] FPP
[ ] Fire suppression equipment and systems
Comments:
BI-MONTHLY FIRE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED CHECK—EVERY 2 MONTHS MAKE SURE YOU:
Action Step
Date Done
Comments/Results/Corrective
Action
Test the reliability and adequacy of
non-supervised employee alarm
systems
SEMI-ANNUAL FIRE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED CHECK—EVERY 6 MONTHS MAKE SURE YOU:
Action Step
Date Done
Comments/Results/Corrective
Action
Check the weight and pressure of
refillable containers of fixed
extinguishing systems and provide
maintenance if the container shows
either:
 > 5% loss in net
content or weight; or
 > 10% loss in
pressure
Weigh factory charged nonrefillable
containers of fixed extinguishing
systems that have no means of
pressure indication and replace any
that shows > 5% loss in net weight
List the inspection and maintenance
dates on a tag attached to the
container or a central location until
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the container is replaced or checked
again, whichever comes first
ANNUAL FIRE PROTECTION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
SCHEDULED CHECK—EVERY 12 MONTHS MAKE SURE YOU:
Action Step
Date Done
Comments/Results/Corrective
Action
Do a maintenance check on all
portable fire extinguishers (other
than stored pressure extinguishers)
Record the date of annual
maintenance and keep the record for
at least a year or life of the shell,
whichever is less
Test supervised employee alarm
systems for reliability and adequacy
Inspect the equipment of the fire
brigade
Inspect hose systems (assuming they
haven’t been inspected in the
previous 12 months) to assure all
equipment and the hose are in place,
available for use and in serviceable
condition
Unrack and inspect hemp or linen
hose on existing hose systems for
deterioration and then rerack using a
different fold pattern
Perform a main drain flow test on
each sprinkler system in use
Have a person knowledgeable in its
design and function test the fixed fire
extinguishing systems to verify that
it’s in good operating condition
Sample the dry chemical supply of
all but stored pressure systems of
fixed extinguishing systems that use
dry chemicals to ensure it’s free of
moisture that can cause caking or
lumping
Review the training of workers
designated to inspect, maintain,
operate or repair fixed extinguishing
systems and ensure it’s up to date
Provide refresher education on fire
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extinguisher use and the hazards of
fighting incipient fires to any worker
who hasn’t received such education
in past year
Provide refresher education on the
FPP and EAP to any worker who
hasn’t received such education in
past year
Provide refresher training to any
workers required to use fire
extinguishing equipment under the
FPP or EAP who haven’t received
such training in the past 12 months
OTHER ACTIONS
Every 2 Years: Open the inspector’s test valve of automatic sprinkler systems to ensure the system’s
operating properly.
Every 5 Years: Test carbon dioxide extinguishers and nitrogen or carbon dioxide cylinders used with
wheeled extinguishers at 5/3 of the service pressure as stamped into the cylinder.
Every 6 Years: Empty stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers that require a 12-year hydrostatic
testing and subject them to applicable maintenance procedures—except for dry chemical extinguishers
having non-refillable disposable containers which are exempt from this requirement.
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Tools & Implementation
* Use the “Model Fire Inspection Questionnaire” to ensure the effectiveness of fire inspections;
* Use the “Fire Safety Audit Form” to carry out periodic audits of your fire safety measures;
* Use the “Workers’ Fire Safety Questionnaire” and “Supervisors’ Fire Safety Questionnaire” to
determine if safety measures are working;
* Use the “Model Fire Incident Investigation Form” to investigate tool injuries and incidents;
* Use the “Corrective Actions Form” to determine how to modify and improve fire safety measures.
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