Fire Extinguisher Installation
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Date: 8th JULY 2009
Client: All clients where fire extinguishers are installed.
Location: At the premises of clients throughout the United Kingdom.
Specific Activity: The assessment looks at potential risks to
employees and others relating to the installation of Portable Fire
Extinguishers.
Assessment Review: In 3 years or in the event of a change in the
nature of the task.
Significant |
Persons at risk and |
Controls in place to reduce risk of injury, comment and observations |
Lack of experience, information or training |
Employees and others - |
Work is undertaken by FETA/BAFE trained Technicians. Health and safety information is available at the Derby HQ |
Lack of supervision or instruction |
Employees and others - |
Work is supervised and audited. An Engineer’s File and Health and Safety Manual is carried in each vehicle |
No defined methods of work |
Employees and others - |
All work is undertaken in accordance with BS 5306-8-2009 Selection and installation of portable fire extinguishers - Code of practice, and the health and safety arrangements. Tests for electrical cables and pipes made prior to drilling. Areas left clean and tidy. |
Noise |
Employees and others - |
Hearing protection is worn when drilling. |
Travelling/access issues |
Employees - |
All Technicians are qualified drivers using properly maintained vehicles. A hi-vis vest and thermal jacket is carried and a First Aid kit. On arrival Technicians report / sign in and receive any local safety briefing. |
Contact with Asbestos or Chemicals |
Employees - |
The agreed location is assessed for the presence of asbestos. Clients may be asked for guidance. Suspicious walls are not disturbed and a stand may be used. Disturbance of any asbestos is not permitted. Dust masks and goggles are available when using chemicals. |
Manual handling - use of poor techniques |
Employees - |
Technicians are trained in safe handling techniques. Safety footwear and workwear is worn. |
Summary of Risk Assessment
No further action is required as a result of the findings of this risk assessment.
Bruce Ambrose CEng MIMMM CMIOSH
Nicholas Heap
Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner Director
IOSH Registered Health & Safety Consultant O Heap & Son (Derby) Limited
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