Fire Alarm Maintenance Testing & Guideline for Contractors

Fire Alarm Maintenance Testing & Guideline for Contractors

Fire Alarm Maintenance

The purpose of this fire alarm maintenance is to serve as a guide for Consultants and Contractors to document the Testing of the newly installed Fire Alarm & Detection System. This will provide a systematic flow of information that confirms whether the installed fire and life safety systems function according to the intended design criteria set forth in the mechanical drawings and also satisfy the factory’s operational needs, including compliance requirements of applicable laws, regulations, codes and standards requiring fire and life safety systems. The objectives include: …

  • The Management has given importance of Health and Safety Management System maintenance in SA 8000 Standards.  Verification of proper functioning of the equipment/ system after installation.
  • Ensuring that the performance of the installed equipment matches the design.
  • Document/ record performance data of the new system.
  • Verification of Mechanical Drawings against Actual Installation.
  • So, fire alarm and fire detecting system should be checked and installed if necessary.Verify 3rd Party certification of required Fire Alarm & Detection System equipment.
  • Appoint in writing and in duplicate each safety representative outlining in detail their areas of responsibility. One copy of appointment will be for the representative and the other will be field in the Safety File of the Site Safety Coordinator.
  • The appointment letters must spell the duties and responsibilities.
  • The appointments to be signed in acceptance.
  • Performance of Safety Representatives to be reviewed at least once a year and if needed person appointed may be changed for better effectiveness.
  • The Safety Representatives will carry out monthly inspections and submit reports to the Site Safety Coordinator which should be discussed at the Safety Meetings.
  • The Safety Representative will ensure that all the elements of the Safety Programme(Site Safety Policy) are fully followed and necessary records are kept.
  • The Safety Representatives will attend Safety Courses as deemed applicable and when available.

The management of the factory has already installed new equipments for the fire alarm and fire detecting system instead of old equipments. To aid the Testing & Commissioning Procedure, the factory shall prepare and present documents and abide by the requirements during the day of T&C as described below:

  • Final Testing & Commissioning Report (by Contractor).
  • Third Party Certificates of all relevant equipment.
  • Accord reviewed mechanical drawings of installed system.
  • Health, Safety and Security issues should be handled uncompromisingly according to the discussion..
    As-built drawings.
  • Routine Inspection, Testing & Maintenance report/checklist.
  • The contractor and at least two factory personnel with technical expertise shall be present during the date of T&C along with all testing equipment and other necessary tools.

General Questionably

The Chairman & CEO of SQ Group presided over the meeting. A threadbare discussion was held on fixed agenda and the following decisions were taken:

Are Design Drawings Approved by Accord?

  • Do As-built drawings match the Installation?
  • Are 3rd Party certifications present for installed equipment?

Check Fire Alarm Control Panel:

  • Fire Alarm and Fire Detecting System of old building was found out of order.Is the fire control room sufficiently fire separated?
  • Is the panel located in a room where 24-hr monitoring is possible?
  • Are there repeater panels?
  • Locations of repeater panels?
  • Is it provided with a consistent primary power source?
  • Should the primary source fail, is there a secondary power source provided for the panel?
  • Is the secondary source (Battery) as per the sizing calculations?
  • Are batteries marked with Month and Year of manufacture as per NFPA 72?
  •  Is the panel properly grounded/ earthed after Fire Alarm Maintenance  ?
  • Is the electrical circuitry mechanically protected and marked properly (i.e. Breaker lock)?
  • The Management Representative,Ali, apprised the meeting that all the decisions of 3rd Management Review Meeting have been implemented. Are device location and zone maps / Schematic Diagrams provided at or beside the fire alarm control panel and remote annunciator as per NFPA72?
  • Is the fire alarm cable 3rd party certified?
  • Is Emergency lighting with battery backup present at FACP room?
  • Check Interfacing Module:

Are the modules 3rd Party Certified?

  • Is the Factory’s HVAC system interfaced with the FACP?
  • Are the fire doors interfaced with the FACP?
  • Are lifts/ elevators interfaced with the FACP?
  • Is the fire pump interfaced with the FACP?
  • For maintaining a healthy working environment the Plant Manager, Manager, Admin & Personnel will monitor regarding this issue. Is the sprinkler zone control valve interfaced with the FACP for Fire Alarm Maintenance ?
  • To use all communication channels to promote safety awareness and to facilitate participation and involvement in the identification and resolution of Safety Hazards. Supervisors and Safety Representatives to run through Safety and Working Procedures with shop floor Workers at the workplace.

    Training to be given in accordance with the Safety Training Manuals. Safety Department to develop quality circle concept.

Fire Pump Installation and Maintenance

Fire Pump Installation and Maintenance

Fire Pump Installation

Manager will be responsible for Company statistics and will publish yearly (and quarterly) those figures. They will include vehicle statistics. To provide management and BOC with a record of annual achievements… fff

FIRE PUMP SYSTEM MAINTENANCE:
(To be completed by the Responsible Person at the time of maintenance Attach additional sheets, data or calculation as necessary to provide a complete record)
FACTORY INFORMATION
Factory Name:
Address:
Factory Representative Name:
Designation:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Signature:

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION
Contractor Name:
Address:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:

INSPECTOR or TESTER INFORMATION
Inspector or Tester Name:
Designation:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Signature:
WITNESS BY
Name:
Designation:
Designation:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Signature:

WRITTEN SAFE WORKING PROCEDURE

  • To record and issue the correct procedures for safe performance.
  • Carry out survey to identify hazardous jobs/tasks.
  • Discuss each job with the operator and carry out a job safety analysis.
  • Identify critical and safety steps in each job/task.
  • Include the tools, protective equipment and protective clothing in the analysis.
  • Write in a simple easy to read fashion the procedures for each hazardous job/task.
  • Supervisors to have copies of all written procedures. .

Maintenance of Fire Pump System

Sl No.Item NameFrequency
01Lube oil1 Year
02Lube oil filter1 Year
03Fuel filter1 Year
04Diesel change1 Year
05Diesel tank cleaning1 year
06Reservoir tank cleaning1 year
07Air filter3 year
08Coolant (If needed)——
09Greasing to Motor & Pump &

 

others interconnection

6 Months
10Pump Room CleaningWeekly Basis

Fire PumpSome Common Findings

  • Old Hose Nozzle used
  • Hose pipe cracked during fire drill.
  • Two connections provided from 2.5” pipe
  • Hose Box  & Landing valve connection provided 2.5” pipe
  • Two connections provided from 2.5” pipe
  • Old nozzle used.
  • Hose Box  & Landing valve connection provided 2.5” pipe
  • Hose Box  & Landing valve connection provided 2.5” pipe
  • U Clam not installed at 4” pipe.
  • Hos box opening –closing problem.
  • Common Findings
  • Under Ground Welding Joint List & drawing not provided.
  • Total length measurement of underground pipeline is not provided.
  • Welding Test report not provided (UT, MT, RT).
  • Hose box needs handle for better operation.
  • Some pressure gauges not working at.
  • Overhead pipeline protection problem, not supported properly .
  • Flanges are not listed but we require 5K.
  • All Pilar Hydrant & Gate valve bolt are not listed. Most of them are already corroded. Need SS bolt.
  • Gate Valves are not UL listed.
  • Pump Room Findings
  • Required 1000 GPM Engine but provided 750 GPM Jocky pump problem
  • Electric pump consumes excess power.
  • 1000 GPM Pressure capacity is not tested yet.
  • No instruction/training for Pressure Reducing Valve not provided yet.
  • Water leakage from pump still prevails.
  • Life Time Certificate of pumps are not provided yet.
  • Pumps Test Reports are not provided.
  • Flow Meter Calibration report not provided.
  • Automatic/self -starting of fire pump installation still remaining.

Suggestion Scheme

To promote interest safety by providing a method of communication whereby any person can make suggestion without vocally communicating his/her ideas and if necessary anmonymously.

  • Provide suggestion box where written suggestions can be placed.
  • Provide suitable forms adjacent to each box.
  • Manager QSE will empty the boxes monthly during first 3 months after the scheme is enforced. (thereafter Site Safety Coordinator to empty the box monthly.)
  • Record all suggestion.
  • Reply to each suggestions received.
  • Discuss each suggestion at the safety committee meeting.
  • Provide recognition/award for those suggestions deemed worthy of recognition/ reward as decided by the safety committee.
  • The form recognition /reward to be decided by Personnel Manager & Manager.
IT Security Solutions for IT Department

IT Security Solutions for IT Department

IT Security Solutions

IT Security Solutions for IT Department -Communication with manufacturer, buyer logistics provider, vendors etc is very important in export oriented industry, and garments sector is not far from this. Beside legacy telecom system IT is now a days very strong, quick and reliable means of communication. Not only in case of communication but also IT has a great role in complex official task, accounting, record keeping, production system automation, designing and many more. So, it is very much clear to every body that in all case there may require keeping confidential or sensitive information in any manner. So, it is very much important to secure IT system for unauthorized use or any data sabotage. We sale Security Management System

  1. Password logon be set up to control employees to access to network and sensitive information
  2. Conduct periodic internal audits of the IT system
  3. Employees are required to change passwords on a regular basis and password will be at lest 7 characters. Last 5 passwords will not reuse.
  4. System in place to identify the abuse of IT including improper access, tampering or altering of business data
  5. Create strong password using combination of capital letter, small letter, number and symbol’s character.
  6. All system violators are subjected to appropriate disciplinary actions for abuse.
  7. All system violators must be reported to the management and be recorded. All records should be kept for at least 12 months
  8. All illegal activities must be reported to the management and police.

Security Policies For IT System

Only few but very active IT Security Solutions are deployed to information security considering the above guidelines.

  1. Physical protection to abuse of computer is ensured.
  2. Password protection is ensured by strong password.
  3. Every User has different use rid with different privileges.
  4. All visited internet website track is recorded.
  5. Harmful website is blocked.
  6. Virus, Spam or Mal ware Guard on IT Security Solutions for IT Department
Bengal Security System in Readymade Garments Factory

Bengal Security System in Readymade Garments Factory

Bengal Security

It is our pleasure to welcome you at Bengal Security System (BESS). The BESS intends to ensure your security in all sphere of life- your office, households, industry, educational institutions, religious establishments, market places or even in leisure places to make you feel comfortable and thereby increasing productivity and efficiency. 

Security has always been an imperative part of our life. Technological revolution of modern age has pioneered the concept of electronic security systems with a widespread popularity. Protecting life and hard earned valuables is a leading concern. The BESS propagates total security in everyday reality. Think your home, office, factory or a public place where a simple gesture can open up infinity of practical possibilities for your safety. Once this is understood, you can begin to understand just how much a part we play in all this. How much research, technology, experience and support there is behind the products which, at any moment of the day, are able to satisfy large or small needs for security of life and assets.

The Bengal Electra & security System has adopted a simple approach – deliver intelligent and reliable solutions that provide peace of mind to our customers and are easy to install and maintain by System Integration partners. We provide electronic security systems that offer maximum efficiency and optimal simplicity.

Strength of the BESS

  • We have a strong management team who are very much committed to serve the best quality product with competitive price. We believe commitment is the key to success.
  • We are committed to provide a service what customer wants to implement. For that reason we have a strong marketing team that is very much familiar about current technology and ideas. The people in the team are very professional with the knowledge about the situation of our customer’s expectation. So, they are capable of sharing the best idea and will design competitive best solution what you looking for.
  • On the other hand we also have a very strong technical team who are working together with successful track record in same field. They are capable to accomplish all jobs within the shortest possible time and committed to serve after sales service in short time.

Attributes of the Product and Services:

Security Items

CCTV & IP Camera system:

1) CCTV camera (HD&AHD) solution with DVR based 2) IP Camera Solution with NVR based 3) IP Wireless Home Security Camera Mobile Based 4) PTZ Camera Solution 5) ZOOM Type Camera (Very focal)

Access Control & Time Attendance system:

1) Biometric Access Control & Time Attendance system 2) Proximity Access Control & Time Attendance system 3) Face Id Access Control & Time Attendance system

Metal Detector system:

  • Hand Held Metal Detector supply
  • Arch-way

Fire Alarm System:

1)Addressable Fire Alarm System 2) Conventional Fire Alarm System 3) Wireless Stand alone Fire Alarm system 4) Fire Extinguisher supply & installation 5) Fire Extinguisher Re-filling

Networking Items:

  • Complete Office Networking 
  • LAN Cabling 
  • Switching Router ,Rack ,Accessories
  • Trouble shooting
  • Configuration 
  • Testing …..

Electronics Items : 1) Multimedia Projector

Others Products:

  • Video Door Call System
  • Auto Bugler alarms system
  • Proximity Card & Holders Supply

Projects Experienced by the member(s) of BESS Team

Though the Bengal Electra Security Services is comparatively new as an establishment, but its team member(s)  has been experienced substantially in working with numerous partners, for instance,  Sigma Group, Ananda Group, Lalon School & Collage, TRZ Group, Khulna Shipyard, Tk Group, Grace Builders Ltd, Otobi,Imran Studio, Zavi & Zayeand  Group,RanksTel, Poly Cables,  Azmiry United Finance,  Far East composite ltd, UGI Group,  Surge Communication,

Elecreo Group, Shardar Tower, Kallol Group, Sun flower School, Samadsons Group,Hasan Knitting, Power Breeze, Langka  Bangla, Hall-Mark Group, BASE TEXTILES LIMITED, National  Feed, GFN ACCESSORIES, RFL, J. B. TRADING, Prity Garments, Masud & Company Joy Media,  SPARKLE APPARELS, Land Mark Group, ZIPLACE FASHION, PACIFIC JEANS, VIKA KOLB, Sikdar Garments, ALPHA HOMEO CARE 2,  BANGLADESH

CLINIC, Bay,  ATTIC BUILDERS (PVT.) LTD, Rainbo Departmental Stor, ALPHA BUILDERS LTD, Confidence, BABOR TRAVELS, Niloy Engineering Ltd., DIGNITA, Bonolota Housing at Bengal Security MOMOSHA TRADING CORPORATION, and Amena Tower

Fire Extinguishing Equipment
Location Marked Floor Clear
Maintenance of Equipment
Storage of Flammable & Explosive Material
Alarm System
Fire Fighting Drills & Instructions
Security System
Emergency Planning
Fire Prevention & Protection Coordinator

Emergency Action Plan available

  • To ensure safe, effective response to emergency situations.
  • Emergency plan devised to cover all eventualities and copies to be available to all employees on a “ need-to-know” basis.
  • (Enter full text Emergency Plan)
  • Separate first-aid-trained.
  • First aid teams to be appointed and listed on notice boards, First aid to be included in regular drills.
  • Coordinator trained to take control.
  • Coordinator ( and alternate ) to be appointed and trained.
  • ( Enter details of training and copy of appointment(s)
  • Control Centre / Emergency equipment.
  • A suitable area to be designated as control centre during emergency evacuation
We Sale Metal Detector Door for Factory Safety

We Sale Metal Detector Door for Factory Safety

Metal Detector Door

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We have professional research team、 Professional after-sale service team can solve product problem without returning goods. Support ing OEM 、ODM. Having a full product certification: CE,FCC,ROHS.

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We Sale Metal Detector Door for Factory Safety1
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Metal Detector Location

  • The individual packaging, such as label & swing ticket & polybag, was finished after the metal detection, not before the metal detection but no such approval was obtained from Tesco Technical Manager. 2nd, the metal free zone was not strictly controlled for access. Some people not working in this area could freely enter and out. 3rd, some staples were found in this metal free zone.
  • The metal detector could not be locked for operation management. The audible alarm and conveyor belt had no capable of only being re-set by a key switch. Second, the Metal Detector was not calibrated by the suppliers or qualified mechanics regularly.
  • No inspection lot concept was established and the 9 points were not checked at the beginning and end of each inspection lot. They only use 9 points inspection once per hour.
  • No separate area was established for the other clients’ products packing with staple cartons. They were all packaged in the metal free zone together with non-staple cartons.

Other Compliance Issue

  • The visitor access control system was established but not strictly followed. Example, the auditors were not required to register when entering.
  • The lights within the manufacturing and finished stock storage areas were not protected by shatter proof covers or sleeves.
  • The ‘Tesco Restricted Substance Code of Practice’ was not obtained and available. (please show Buyer safety policy at this point)
  • The pest control staffs were not trained by specialist company or servicer.
  • No locked metal or plastic tool box was provided and used.
  • No shrinkage test was made for both washing & stream of the fabrics when pattern making.
  • The style file was not completely kept. Based on sampling checking the PO file or technical files were not archived together in the master ‘Style File.’
  • There was no system established to insure the samples keeping period no less than 6 years.
  • There was no Red Sample and Green Sample approved by Tesco available for the products of Tesco.
  • No critical path management system.
  • The production plan was not based on the CP dates and no OT hours were analysed for workers when production lead time planned.
  • There was not completed system to trace the common used materials, such as the lining felt, from which incoming lot to which production lot.
  • Supplier selection process did not cover the ethical commitments, except for fabric supplier.




Safety Communication

Posters, bulletins, newsletters, safety film internal competitions. To promote safety within the site by the use of varied systems of communications as given above.

  • Obtain safety posters from Manager QSE.
  • These posters would ideally be mounted on easily removable boards and placed at conspicuous places like canteen notice boards shop floor.
  • Keep a record of posters displayed in format attached.
  • Arrange the showing of training videos and talks or demonstrations on safety. Record these happenings use training registration sheets attached for records.
  • Circulate safety literature provided by Manager QSE including bulletins.
  • Promote an internal safety competition with suitable prizes as encouragement.  
  • Post he names of the first aiders in strategic areas i.e. guardroom etc.
  • Place copies of certificates in file 5.16
  • Ensure that expiry dates of certificates are checked so to keep the first aid trained persons current.
Heat Exhaustion Helmets and other Falling Objects

Heat Exhaustion Helmets and other Falling Objects

Hard Hats or Helmets

A Hard Hat or Helmet is a device which protects your head and face. The hard hat does a good job of keeping falling objects from striking your head and causing injuries. The hard hat is supposed to be worn with the bill of the hat to the front. The reason there is a bill on the front, is this is what protects the face. Always wear your hard hat with the bill to the front so it protects your face… fff

 Housekeeping Can Prevent Falling Objects

  • It is mandatory to maintain a high level of housekeeping at all work locations.
  • Keep all walkways, decks, scaffolds, and next to open holes clear of material that can be kicked off or knocked off the platform.
  • The workplace must be free from tripping hazards.
  • Access and egress from the work environment must be free from material and equipment.
  • Access to emergency equipment must be free of obstruction.
  • Waste materials are to be disposed of appropriately and immediately. Provide segregation for materials.

Tools and Equipment

  • Make sure that all tools and equipment are tied off and secure when working at heights.
  • Always make sure that you barricade the area below you when working with hand tools at heights.
  • Never lay hand tools on beams or scaffolding without securing first.
  • When using Drilling Machines or bigger tools always try to secure to a fixed object rather than yourself it may cause you to fall.

Falling Objects

  • What out for that loose material that is next to you while you are working.
  • Loose material accumulates on the following areas
  • On Gratings
  • On Scaffold Decks
  • Close to Holes or Edges

Heat Stress Disorders

  • Long term excess of salt can cause strokes
  • Salt replacement can be achieved through a normal healthy diet
  • Salt tablets are no longer recommended
  • Sports drinks such as Gatorade have lower electrolyte levels and are safer.

Systemic

  • Heat Stroke
  • Hard Hat to be made available at Store / Gate House. Heat Exhaustion
  • Heat Cramps
  • Water Deficiency
  • Sweating Deficiency

Heat Exhaustion Description

  • Heat exhaustion is a circulatory deficiency less severe than heat stroke.
  • The body still has fluid available for cooling.
  • If left untreated casualty may develop heat stroke.

Heat Exhaustion Symptoms

  • Clammy (damp) skin
  • Weak pulse
  • Faintness. Safety representative to note if instructions are followed. 
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Facial pallor
  • Stumbling
  • General tiredness

Heat Exhaustion Treatment

  • Remove casualty from heat source
  • Seated position, legs raised
  • Slowly drink one litre of water
  • Rest
  • Consult medical and safety before return to work

Dehydration Description

Water is being lost from the body thru sweating, respiration and urine production faster than replacement fluids are being consumed.

Dehydration Symptoms

  • Increase in pulse rate
  • Increased in body temperature
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • Loss of work efficiency

Dehydration Treatment

  • Remove casualty from heat source
  • Slowly drink one litre of water
  • Rest
  • Return to work

Description of the Safe Guard Element

  • Lock-out System and Usage
  • LABELLING of Switches, Isolators and Valves
  • Ladders ( Registers), Stairs, Walkways
  • Lifting Dears and Records
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders, Pressure Vessels
  • Hazardous Substances Control
  • Motorized Equipment: Checklist, Licensing
  • Portable Electrical Equipment
  • Earth Leakage Relay, Use and Check
  • General Electrical Installations and Flame Proofing
  • Hand tools: eg., Hammers and Chisels
  • Ergonomics
  • Head Protectors
  • Eye and Face Protection
  • Footwear
  • Protective Clothing
  • Respiratory Equipment
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Safety Harness
  • Hand Protection
  • Control Over Personal Protective Equipment
  • Notices and Signs

Ergonomic Checklist

  • Reach distances convenient
  • Works height
  • Body position comfortable
  • Pedals, handles conveniently placed
  • Vision not impaired
  • Access to instrument convenient and safe
  • Access to work places convenient and safe
  • SEATED WORK
  • Adequate number of seats available
  • Seats correct height considering the person
  • Footrest required
  • Seat comfortable
  • MUSCULAR WORK/HANDLING OF MATERIAL
  • Static pr dynamic muscular effort over a long period
  • Weight moved too much
  • Can mechanical assistance be provided
  • Safe lifting practices
  • Tiring work condition
  • Adequate work breaks
  • PERCEPTION / LIGHTING
  • Adequate lighting ( day and night )
  • No irritating glare / light contrast / reflection in work field
  • Dials conveniently placed, visible, labeled
  • Dials readable and related to control levers /knobs
  • Audible signals adequate
  • VIGILANCE / CPMCEMTRATOPM
  • Is vigilance disturbed by noise
  • Is vigilance disturbed by other activities/ people in work area
  • Does noise interfere with verbal communication

Eye and face protection

To ensure that correct protective equipment is provided to prevent eye and face injuries. Eye Protection should be worn during all operations where there is a danger of flying particles e.g. the use of metal hand tools such as cold chisels, grinding, welding and cutting, lathe work on Brass & Cast Iron, acid, alkali, high pressure jet cleaning etc. and areas where needed to be identified.

  • Suitable equipment to be provided.
  • The Safety Representative to see if the equipment are worn correctly.
  • The equipment to be maintained properly and replaced when needed.