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Healthcare facilities should conduct emergency drills often. This is because there can be an emergency any time.
twice a year
Fire drills are conducted so that people can practice evacuating the building and do not have to figure the best way out in the midst of an actual emergency. The Safety organization often conducts these drills because fire safety is often considered to be part of the overall safety effort.
monthly
Schools should conduct fire drills at least once a month to ensure students and staff are prepared and know how to respond in case of a fire emergency. Regular drills help reinforce safety procedures and improve response times in the event of a real fire.
Some "Safety" drills are conducted as required by law, more and more often now the companies that own and or operate these vessels are mandating their crew to conduct these drills. As always though, a truly well trained and professional crew will want to practice in order to stay current, proficient and able so when the real event takes place there is a good chance they will execute procedures quickly and effectively, without confusion.
Every other oay
It's not every two weeks.
They are considered to be all purpose drills, and are used wherever the maximum chuck capacity is 1/2". Often they are manufactured with one or more flats. They are also called S&D Drills, Blacksmith Drills or Prentice Drills (Canada). All Silver and Deming Drills are 6" overall length with 3" Flute length. - Randy
Abrasives and high speed drills are often made of carbide alloys of carbon and various metals.
They are considered to be all purpose drills, and are used wherever the maximum chuck capacity is 1/2". Often they are manufactured with one or more flats. They are also called S&D Drills, Blacksmith Drills or Prentice Drills (Canada). All Silver and Deming Drills are 6" overall length with 3" flute length. - Randy
CFR 122.524Fire fighting drills and training.(a) The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire.(b) A fire drill must be conducted at least once each month.(c) Each fire drill must include:(1) Summoning passengers on a vessel on an overnight voyage to areas of refuge or embarkation stations;(2) Summoning the crew to report to assigned stations and to prepare for and demonstrate assigned duties; and(3) Instructions in the use and location of fire alarms, extinguishers, and any other fire fighting equipment on board.(d) Each fire drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if there were an actual emergency.(e) Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:(1) Date of the drill and training; and(2) General discription of the drill scenario and training topics.