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After more than 17 years of working with the fairs, California
Fair Services Authority (CFSA) has a solid understanding about not
only the protection programs fairs need, but also the related Safety
support services that go hand in hand with each.
Pool Membership Comes with Privileges -
at no extra charge
CFSA's Safety services are provided at no extra charge to pool members
only - which pools your fair participates in determines the inspection
and employee safety services available to you at no additional charge.
Facility Inspections
Throughout the year, members of our Safety team visit fairs participating
in both the General Liability and Workers' Compensation programs
to advise, consult and educate fair staffs on how to make their
grounds safe for staff and visitors alike. These inspections typically
include the following checkpoints (because all fair facilities are
different, your fair's inspection could include additional ones).
General Liability Pool member fairs
have access to these Cal-OSHA-required written occupational health
and safety programs:
After a review of the written requirements, a comprehensive
inspection of the property is conducted:
Electrical Inspections
Fire Protection
General Work Environment
Portable Power-operated Hand Tools & Equipment
Hoisting Equipment
Fueling Equipment & Facilities
Grandstands, Bleachers & Temporary Seating
Equipment
Here's a sampling of some of the checkpoints included:
Emergency Disaster Evacuation Plan
(event patrons)
- Review
of written plan, including involvement with outside emergency
providers, such as local fire, police, and Office of Emergency
Services (OES).
- Review
of signed Letters of Understanding, Memorandums of Understanding
or other contractual agreements.
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Verification of periodic exercises or drills.
Fire Plan
- Review
of the written plan.
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Verification of employee training.
- Verification
of periodic exercises or drills.
On-site Asbestos (if applicable)
- Verification
if sampling has been done by Office of the State Architect.
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Verification of recorded sample numbers if applicable.
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Verification of affected building(s) by name, sample points or
other descriptive information.
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Verification on training of employees (if applicable).
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Verification of appropriate postings if required.
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Electrical Inspections
Much of the infrastructure of California's fairs, including electrical
systems, is operating well beyond its intended "design life." This
challenge, coupled with the continually rising electrical demands
made by modern equipment used by fairs, renters, and concessionaires,
makes it imperative that preventative maintenance be an ongoing
priority. CFSA has worked with individual fairs over the years on
a variety of preventative maintenance tasks, such as cleaning individual
panels and the regular retightening of electrical components such
as buss bars, conductors and breakers.
- Inspect
for the proper installation and use of electrical systems and
components.
- Inspect
for the proper use of GFCI devices (where applicable).
- Inspect
and test all GFCI equipment for the proper operation when in use.
Fire Protection
- Inspect
alarm systems.
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Inspect sprinkler systems.
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Inspect standpipe and hose systems.
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Inspect extinguishers.
General Work Environment
- Review
general housekeeping.
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Inspect materials storage.
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Inspect for proper illumination levels in work areas.
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Conduct sound level surveys (when applicable).
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Inspect for availability of personal protective equipment (PPE).
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Inspect for basic ergonomic considerations (when applicable).
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Walkways
- Inspect
general condition of aisles and walkways.
Elevated Surfaces (platforms)
- Inspect
for proper guardrails where required.
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Inspect for proper guarding of elevated work surfaces to protect
workers below.
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Inspect for proper access and egress.
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Review process for transferring materials to and from surfaces
when required.
Stairs & Stairwells
- Inspect
for the proper load design, installation and dimension of handrails
where required.
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Inspect for the proper design and dimensions of stair treads and
risers.
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Inspect for proper identification of elevation changes where required.
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Inspect for proper coefficients of friction.
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Floor & Wall Openings
- Inspect
for proper design and dimensions to eliminate hazards to foot
and wheel traffic.
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Inspect for proper load design where vehicular traffic travel
crosses protective covers or grates.
Safe Exiting (egress)
- Inspect
for proper exit signage.
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Inspect for proper emergency lighting.
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Review documentation for regular testing of emergency lighting
equipment.
Exit Doors
- Review
for the proper number of exit doors.
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Review for the proper location of exit doors.
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Test panic hardware and/or alarms for proper operation.
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Compressed Air Receivers (tanks)
- Verify
that a current pressure vessel permit has been issued by the California
Department of Safety and Health (DOSH).
Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Inspect
for the proper storage of all cylinders.
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Inspect the general condition of valves and caps.
Scaffolding & Mechanically Elevated
Working Platforms
- Inspect
for proper construction (when applicable).
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Inspect the general condition of the structural pieces.
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Inspect for proper guardrails, mid rails and toe boards.
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Hoisting Equipment
- Inspect
the general condition.
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Inspect for proper installation (where applicable).
Fueling Equipment & Facilities
- Verification
that fueling equipment meets current standards.
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Verification of proper and sufficient containment of potential
fuel spills.
- Verification
of the condition and the proper storage of portable fuel containers
(drums and cans).
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Verification of proper bonding of fuel containers and equipment.
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Verification that emergency shut off switches are accessible and
clearly marked.
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Verification that emergency communication (phone) is accessible
and clearly marked.
Grandstands, Bleachers & Temporary Seating
Equipment
- Verification
of proper construction (temporary installations).
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Verification that equipment is compliant with all current codes.
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Verification of proper aisle installation per current codes.
- Verification on proper dimensions of handrails and guardrails.
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Inspection of the general condition of stairs, steps and ramps.
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Verification of emergency lighting availability for these assemblies.
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Workers' Compensation Pool Members also participating in
the General Liability Pool program have access to all of the inspections
listed under General Liability as well as
these:
Cal-OSHA-required written occupational health and safety programs:
After a review of the written requirements, a comprehensive
inspection of the property begins:
General Work Environment
Portable Power-operated Hand Tools & Equipment
Here's a look at the checkpoints of some of the facility
inspections conducted for members participating in the Workers'
Compensation pool:
Injury and Illness Prevention Program (SB-198)
- Identification
of the responsible person for the maintenance of the program.
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Review of periodic and regular self-inspections.
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Review of Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Forms.
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Review of documentation for safety meetings and training.
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Review of employee suggestion forms or other avenues of communication,
i.e. safety committee.
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Review of the written policy statement and safety manual.
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Review of hazard correction documentation and record keeping.
Required Information Postings
- OSHA
300 Log (each February for the preceding year).
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Verification of accident reports.
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Verification of the 5-year retention of all OSHA 200 and 300 logs.
Hazard Communication Standard
- Review
of the written program.
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Review of personnel training.
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Review of materials inventory.
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Review of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) maintenance.
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Review of labeling of both primary and secondary containers (either
HMIS, NFPA or approved proprietary systems).
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Examination of the storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
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Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) Program
- Review
of the written program.
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Review of the training for all affected personnel.
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Review of the inventory on equipment (LOTO devices) associated
with the Program.
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Review of fair procedures on identification of energy sources
and the equipment used to isolate those sources during routine
maintenance and/or major repairs.
Respirator Program (if applicable)
- Review
of the written program.
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Review of employee "fit testing."
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Review of employee training.
- Review
of equipment maintenance.
Confined Space Entry Program (if applicable)
- Review
of the written program.
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Review of the procedures for identification of confined spaces,
permitting, air sampling, ventilation, emergency evacuation and
communication systems.
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Inspection of equipment condition.
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Emergency Planning (employee only)
- Review
of the written emergency plan.
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Verification of employee training and employee familiarity with
the plan.
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Verification of annual or periodic review/update.
Safety Meetings
- Review
of safety meeting history.
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Review of training logs.
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Review of meeting subject content.
Workers' Compensation
- Verification
of proper postings in a conspicuous place (in Spanish when applicable).
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Verification that all written information on posters is complete.
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Verification that the current Form 5020 (Employer's Report of
Occupational Injury or Illness) is in use, and that both original
and copies are sent to CFSA. (CFSA currently forwards all
originals to the California Division of Labor Statistics and Research).
- Verification that all current employees have been provided with
a copy of the Safety Handbook.
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Machinery Guarding
- Inspect
for proper guarding on mechanical equipment and tools.
Portable Ladders
- Inspect
general condition of ladders.
Hand Tools & Equipment
- Inspect
the general condition of the tools and equipment.
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Portable Power-operated Hand Tools & Equipment
- Inspect
the general condition of the tools.
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Inspect the condition of electrical cords on equipment.
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Inspect for the proper guarding of moving parts.
Abrasive Wheel Equipment (grinders)
- Inspect
the general condition of the wheel.
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Inspect for the proper guarding and safety/PPE signage.
Compressors & Compressed Air
- Inspect
the general condition of lines, regulators, and pressure gauges.
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Inspect for the proper guarding of belts.
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Inspect for proper safety signage on automated systems.
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Industrial Trucks (forklifts)
- Verify
all brakes are working and properly adjusted.
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Verify that the data plate is in place and legible.
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Verify an audible warning device is operational.
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Inspect the condition of the overhead guard.
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Inspect the general condition of the hydraulic system.
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Inspect the general condition of the mast, carriage, forks, and
any attachments.
Tire Inflation & Service
- Verification
that all split rim wheels are serviced per code.
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Verification that all personnel who perform these duties are properly
trained.
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Inspect the general condition of split rim service equipment and
cages.
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