The document discusses a red tag system training for fire protection impairments at a company facility. It outlines when a red tag is required, such as during interruptions of fire protection systems or valves. It provides guidance on minimizing risks during impairments by limiting affected areas and downtime. The impairment procedure involves reporting impairments online, printing a tag to hang on the fire riser, notifying parties, and later reporting restoration. The document aims to properly manage fire protection system impairments through planning, communication and oversight.

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Red Tag System Training
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• Any Interruption of Fixed Fire Protection System Service
• Any Closed Fire Protection Valve
• Fire Pump Shut Off
• Lack of Water Supply
• Major Fire Alarm Impairment – Loss of Communication/Detection
• Not Required for Planned/Routine Inspection & Testing
• Managing an Impairment
• Minimize Area Impacted
• Minimize System Downtime Through Preparedness
• Prohibit Hot Work During Impairment
• Prohibit Hazardous Operations
• Have Temporary Fire Protection on Hand
• Assign Fire Watch
• Plan Impairments When Not Operating if Possible
Fire Protection Impairments – Red Tag
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Impairment Procedure – Report
• Impairment Procedure
• Report Impairment through Global Risk Consultants (GRC) website
• https://www.tuvsud.com/en-us/services/risk-management/global-risk-consultants
• “Client Tools > Impairment/ Hot work permit > Report Impairment”
• Complete Impairment Report, print out the Impairment Tag.
• Place inside tag holder, then hang on the riser.
• Notify all Parties of Planned Impairment:
• Emergency Response Team
• SW Employees, Visitors, Reg EHS
• Fire Alarm Central Station
• Public Fire Service

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Navigating GRC Website

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Impairment Procedure – Restore
• Report System Restoration Upon Completion
• “Client Tools > Impairment/ Hot work permit > Restore/Update/Cancel”
• From the impairment report list, choose the correct one and click “Restore”.
• Enter the system restoration date and time, answer additional questions.
• Click “Save”.
• Notify All Parties Upon Completion