Fire Watch Checklist – Fill Out and Use

Lancaster General Hospital

Fire Watch Checklist and Log

Project/Department: _____________________________ List Fire Watch Areas_______________________

Ensure the following Conditions (where applicable): (1) Exits, corridors, & stair towers are free from obstructions; (2) fire extinguishers are easily accessible & in the immediate area of hot work; (3) fire watch continues at least 30 minutes after hot work is completed (if applicable); (4) hot work permit current and accessible (if applicable); (5) temporary partitions are smoke tight and made of limited combustible materials. Return completed sheets to the LGH Safety Department; fax 717- 544-4946.

EACH AREA MUST BE CHECKED HOURLY AND DOCUMENTED BELOW

Fire watch procedure:

∙Patrol your designated area. Include corridors, hallways, lobbies, stairwells, lounges, and other common areas. O Enter all stairwells - open doors and look into each stairwell.

O Enter all common areas including basement, lounges, laundry room, and dining areas.

∙Document completion of rounding on the Fire Watch Checklist & Log.

∙Look for observable signs of smoke and/or fire.

At first sign of smoke or fire, Fire Watch personnel must:

∙Pull the nearest fire alarm pull station. Nearest active pull station location: ______________________________

∙Notify building occupants in the immediate area by shouting “Condition Red”.

∙Call the emergency number:

∙Do not put yourself in jeopardy. If you suspect smoke and/or fire, call the emergency number as quickly as possible.

REVISED: 12/26/2011 2:17:00 PM; 11/05/2009; 11/30/2009; 11/2011