Fire Extinguisher Servicing
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 servicing 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 5306-3-2009 Maintenance of portable fire extinguishers - Code of practice, and health and safety arrangements. A gas refilling system is installed on vehicles. |
Travelling/access issues |
Employees and others - |
All Technicians are qualified drivers using properly maintained vehicles. Hi- vis vest is carried and a First Aid kit. On arrival Technicians report / sign in and receive any local safety briefing. |
Manual handling - use of poor techniques |
Employees and others - |
Technicians are trained in safe handling techniques. Safety footwear and workwear is worn. |
Contact with Chemicals |
Employees and others - |
Discharge work is done outside. Dust masks and goggles are available. |
Extremes of weather |
Employees and others - |
A waterproof thermal jacket is provided to all Technicians. |
Summary of Risk Assessment
No further action is required.
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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