What is a "qualified" person?

In order to be qualified and designated to be a fire watch, fire watch personnel should be trained annually in the following:

  • Evacuation procedures
  • Fire awareness and recognition of obvious hazards to life and property
  • Fire extinguisher procedures
  • Knowledge of the building and the various rooms contained within the building
  • Procedures for reporting an emergency
  • Use/business specific safety policies and procedures

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1. What is a fire watch?
2. What is a "qualified" person?
3. What are the duties of personnel on fire watch?
4. How often do we need to do a fire watch?
5. How often do we need to do a fire watch?