Mattel factory inspection on-site guidance and training
•Are fire extinguishers sufficient and easily accessible? Sufficient fire extinguishing equipment ¨ Fire extinguishers should be installed no lower than 1 meter from the work floor, but no higher than 1.4 meters ¨ Fire extinguishers should not weigh more than 11.3 kg ¨ In areas with flammable liquids, the distance between extinguishers should not exceed 15 meters ¨ In areas without flammable liquids, such as offices, the distance between extinguishers should not exceed 23 meters Fire extinguishers are suitable for specific materials ¨ Dry powder extinguishers - for most occasions ¨ Halon extinguishers - for expensive electrical equipment ¨ Water extinguishers - for Class A fires (ordinary burning materials) ¨ Carbon dioxide type fire extinguishers - Inspection of fire extinguishing equipment for Class B and Class C fires (caused by flammable liquids and electrical appliances) ¨ Check and estimate weight ¨ Check latches and seals ¨ Weigh carbon dioxide fire extinguishers every 6 months ¨ Have portable fire extinguishers been refilled within a year? ¨Are any portable fire extinguishers damaged, unusable or lost? •Are emergency evacuation drills conducted and recorded for each shift each year (including dormitories)? In places where the staff turnover is greater than 30%, emergency evacuation drills should be conducted twice a year. In places without fire sprinkler systems, all employees should be evacuated within 5 minutes, while in places with fire sprinkler systems, the time can be extended to 10 minutes. •Is the factory equipped with a fire alarm system? Fire alarms can be heard throughout the factory. Fire alarms must be installed in the factory buildings and dormitories. The system can be evenly distributed manually and can be used at any time. •Are emergency exits clear and at least 91 cm (36 inches) wide? Emergency exits are unobstructed. No objects should be stored against or under fire doors at any time. •Are the labels on the emergency exit doors visible from a distance of 31 meters (100 feet)? •Are emergency exits in the factory and dormitories locked? Emergency exit doors cannot be locked with locks, clasps, chains, bolts or other locking devices. Emergency exit doors can be easily opened from the direction of escape, and no special knowledge or skills are required. |