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TABLE 15-6
QMI 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 flammables Daily
and combustibles
c) Sprinkler system block valves fully Daily
open
d) Sprinkler system heads unblocked Weekly
e) Fire extinguishers in place, unblocked, Weekly
and charged
f) Fire doors unblocked and in working Weekly
order
g) No-smoking signs posted and in good Weekly
condition
h) Evacuation routes posted and aisles, Weekly
exits, doors, signs, and lights in order
i) Trash properly contained Daily
j) Forklifts in good condition Daily
k) Facility security measures operational Daily
l) Prestartup inspection for new or modi- Prior to startup of equipment
fied equipment
Deficiencies identified on inspections are Minimum weekly review of items (some
on-schedule for correction items require more frequent follow-up)
Audit to ensure plans and procedures are All items audited annually
up-to-date and effectively implemented:
a) Emergency response and evacuation plan For All Training:
b) Storage procedures Initial training for all new operators
c) Control of ignition sources within two months of employment
d) Safety permit procedures Refresher training every two years and
prior to significant changes
e) Management-of-change procedures
f) Hazard communication procedures
Initial and refresher training:
a) Fire extinguisher use
b) Sprinkler system trip location and acti-
vation
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