TSA undertook a project to address all the laundry firesafety concerns in one place. The following documents are a result of some great input from experts from our laundry and supplier membership.
Gas System Controls
Utility Management
This good practice guidance is focused on the key controls to manage the site gas systems and emergency situations appropriately.
Thermographic Surveys
Utility Management
This good practice guidance is focused on key controls for any container holding pressurised gas (or other flammable substance) such as canisters and cylinders.
Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems and Ducting
Utility Management
This good practice guidance is intended to help with the management and control of local exhaust ventilation (LEV), ducting systems as well as systems which form an integral part of processing equipment.
Electrical System Control
Utility Management
Welding and Hot Work Permit
Management Controls
Housekeeping Routines
Housekeeping Standards
Arson Controls
Fire Safety Management
Spontaneous Combustion
Fire Safety Management
Chemical Controls
Flammable Substances
Oxidising Agents
Flammable Substances
Acknowledgements
TSA gratefully acknowledge the invaluable contributions from the Fire Safety Project Group:
Matt De La Bertauche, Clean (Chair)
Alistair Hopkins, AWH Safety Solutions
Hanif Brora, Elis
Amanda Potts, Synergy LMS
Richard Newton, Opeque
Jayne Talbot, Christeyns
Bob Morrish, Ecolab
Dan Middleton, Clean
Ron Davidson, Cottage Linen
'I have found these documents invaluable for refining down what we need to address and it helps to have a reference point in fire safety'.