ICTI Industrial Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Survey Guide

1. Emergency reporting information - Let employees know how to report an emergency, which may include activating a sirens or notifying the factory fire department. Consider including methods for notifying local authorities, such as the fire department.

2. Information materials on key issues in the factory - This information is very useful for new employees and relevant departments such as the fire department and other emergency agencies.

3. Alarms and Signals – Describe the information provided by alarms and signals to employees, including audible alarms, high-visibility lighting, and/or public address systems. Consideration should be given to the possibility of power outages during an emergency, and other alarm systems and backup power sirens should be prepared. Managers and employees should know what actions to take when an alarm is heard.

4. Assembly Area - An assembly area should be set up for all employees. Employee headcounts should be conducted in the assembly area. The assembly area should be located in a safe place away from fire hazards and should not hinder the movement of rescue vehicles and rescue operations.

5. Chain of Command - A chain of command should be established to reduce confusion and designate a person responsible for coordinating emergency response actions.

6. Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems - Fire detection and fire alarm systems should be established and described. This should include system testing and preventive maintenance procedures.

7. Information Diagram - A detailed emergency information diagram should be prepared and clearly displayed where all employees can see it, including evacuation routes, emergency exits, fire extinguishers and other factors related to emergency safety. If a sprinkler system or standpipe system is used, the location of all emergency controls/valves should be clearly identified.

8. Emergency Phone Numbers – Emergency phone numbers should be identified and posted in the emergency plan. All employees should know how to report an emergency. Emergency phone numbers should include any numbers within the factory, local agency numbers, and other emergency response unit personnel numbers.

9. Management and Employee Responsibilities – Management and employees should clearly define their respective responsibilities. Management should clearly define the strategy for responding to emergency fire incidents.

10. Search and rescue procedures – Search and rescue procedures should be established and only trained and authorized personnel should be involved in search and rescue operations.

11. Shutdown Procedures – Procedures should be in place to shut down equipment in the event of an emergency. Operators should be aware of the steps to take in the event of an emergency.

12. In addition to the emergency plan, the contractor must also have a recovery plan. The recovery plan should include how to resume production. The factory should have a list of contractors who can provide facilities and services, and pay special attention to temporary contractors who can provide production services.