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Smoke barriers, blocked fire extinguishers continue to be problematic

Develop a protocol for any above-ceiling work, schedule weekly inspections of eyewash stations, and ensure that fire extinguishers are not blocked.

Those actions might steer you clear of common deficiencies found by surveyors from The Joint Commission (TJC), said Herman A. McKenzie, MBA, CHSP, director of engineering for TJC’s Standards Interpretation Group during the accreditor’s 2021 Executive Briefing.

The briefing was the first held by TJC since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and took place virtually over three days in mid-September.

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