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TABLE 11-1
Warehouse Operations Serious Incident Prevention Critical Work
Critical Work Frequency
Inspections conducted to ensure:

a) no leakage from stored containers Daily
b) proper storage practices for flammable Daily
and combustibles
c) sprinkler system block valves fully Daily
open
d) forklifts in good condition Daily
e) facility security measures operational Daily
f) sprinkler system heads unblocked Weekly
g) fire extinguishers in place, unblocked, Weekly
and charged
h) fire doors unblocked and in working Weekly
order
i) no-smoking signs posted and in good Weekly
condition
j) evacuation routes posted and aisles, Weekly
exits, doors, signs, and lights in order
k) trash contained in self-closing metal Weekly
containers
l) prestartup inspection for new or modi- Prior to startup of new or modified equip-
fied equipment ment
Deficiencies identified on inspections Review list minimum of once per week
are on schedule for correction (some items require more frequent follow-up)
Audit to ensure plans and procedures All items audited annually
are up-to-date and effectively imple-
mented:
a) emergency response and evacuation
plan
b) storage procedures
c) control of ignition sources
d) safety-permit procedures
e) management-of-change procedures
Initial and refresher training: Frequencies for all critical work items:
Initial training for all new operators
a) fire extinguisher use
within two months of employment
b) sprinkler system trip location and acti-
Refresher training every two years and
vation
prior to significant changes
c) reporting of fires, spills, and other
emergencies
d) security practices and procedures
e) facility evacuation plan
f) permit system to control hot work and
other ignition sources