Maintenance fire-fighting equipment

Apply to all workplaces, unless specifically excepted, and require a fire risk assessment where necessary, appropriate fire-fighting equipment with detectors and alarms measures for fire-fighting emergency routes and exits maintenance of equipment provided. 

An adequate maintenance program should also include a consideration of the auxiliary and safety equipment. Periodic inspections should be made of release diaphragms, safety equipment (fire-fighting equipment, gas detectors, alarm systems, flame detectors, respirators, etc.), ventilation systems, compressors, electrical equipment, etc. Detailed records should be kept of all inspections. These should show the condition of equipment, any malfunctions noted, and repairs made. All repairs should be inspected and approved by authorized personnel... 

Regular testing and maintenance of aU pressure vessels and pipelines, fuel storages and gas pipes, electrical overhead travelling (EOT) cranes, hoists and chain pulley blocks, fire fighting equipments, provision of gas detectors for inflammable, and toxic gases are to be carried out as per instructions issued by statutory authorities and inspection personnel deputed by insurance companies. 

Maintenance and testing of fire-fighting equipment, fire drills and evacuation procedures... 

It is important that equipment is fit for its purpose and is properly maintained and tested. One way in which this can be achieved, is through companies that specialize in the test and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment. 

Process units, buildings, and groups of off-site areas (e.g., tank farms) are serviced by auxiliary roads for maintenance and fire fighting. Equipment location must facilitate in-place maintenance by mobile equipment. Process equipment must be enclosed in shelters only when required by extreme climatic conditions or client preferences. 

Exhibit 15-52 illustrates an effeaive overall layout of a process and off-site plot plan. The administration area is immediately inside the plant s main entrance, as are maintenance and fire-fighting equipment. Pro-... 

Site planning and safety rules must include fire detection provisions, supply and maintenance of fire fighting equipment, control of hot work, emergency procedures in the event of fire, control of smoking on site as needed and prevention of the build-up of flammable materials in work areas and in waste skips. Adequate means of escape and access for emergency vehicles must be allowed for during all stages of construction. 

An emergency fire and evacuation procedure must be produced for every contract the procedure will be continuously reviewed and updated as required. Emergency evacuation drills must be devised and practised. Exit routes must be clear of obstructions. Hot work must be strictly controlled, and work areas inspected 30 minutes after completion of the work to check for possible fire hazards. All work areas and site buildings must be inspected on completion of works for potential fire hazards. Quantities of highly flammable liquids and LPG within work areas must be restricted and suitable storage facilities provided. Records must be maintained of routine fire inspections and the maintenance and testing of fire fighting equipment. 

Infrastructure at site—maintenance facilities, transport fleet, and fire fighting First aid and safety equipments. 

The ship s safety is substantially affected by many factors including ship owner management quality, crew operation quality, enhanced survey programme, degree of machinery redundancy, fire-fighting capability, navigation equipment level, corrosion control and preventive maintenance policy. In order to identify the salient factors and interactions that cause excessive variations, a trial application of Taguchi methods is performed here to optimise each factor to attain the optimal safety for the ship. 

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