Recharging of Portable Fire Extinguishers

Topics for inclusion in a Method Statement Job Description

Brief description of the work
Recharging portable fire extinguishers

Sequence of work and how Operations are controlled
All portable fire extinguishers are recharged to manufacturers recommendations.
A safe well ventilated site will be sought to undergo all recharging operators

On site supervision arrangements      
No on or off site supervisory arrangements  are required.
Our service engineers are trained to work safely unaccompanied and adhere to any on site safety practices

Individual responsible for controls and monitoring performance    
The senior service engineer and our service co-ordinator are responsible for auditing, monitoring and controlling performance

Plant and equipment to be used and operator training requirements
Competent qualified personnel to  QAS3169. Low voltage battery operated   tools to be used for fixing extinguishers and nitrogen for pressurising extinguishers

Occupational Health Assessments (risk, noise, Coshh, etc)
Assessments will be prepared and available on site. Operatives have been fully briefed on any products safe use

Safety of third parties
Close liaisons with site management is ensured for the safety of third parties

Environmental Controls
Any environmental controls required will be strictly adhered to

First Aid and PPE requirements
Operatives carry a comprehensive first aid  kit and are provided with all necessary PPE required for this task.

Emergency Procedures          
Any local procedures will be adhered to and our own emergency procedures arranged and agreed on site

 

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