CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Fire safety is everybody’s concern. Poor fire safety practices and improper planning for fire emergency can consequently lead to critical situations. This is more threatening particularly for buildings which accommodate laboratories‚ chemical stores or server rooms. Observance and application of fire prevention principles can help to reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. Moreover‚ much emphasis must be put on elaboration of a well designed emergency
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1988 Control of Substances Hazardous To Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH) seeks to control exposure to hazardous substances‚ such as cleaning products and bleach at the workplace. Under this legislation the employee is responsible for storing (locked fire retardant cupboard)‚ handling (wearing personal protective equipment)‚ using (according to the manufacturers’ instructions) and disposing (hazardous waste bag) hazardous substances in correct and safe way. The employer is required to inform and train
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because your in the process of assembling different products to form fire extinguishers. Don’t get me wrong however you would still have to check the final product but there is a higher percentage that it would work than leaving it to inspect at the end. As I said in my other assignment FPS don’t actually manufacture there products the buy them from other manufacturers and then put them together to form for e.g. a fire extinguisher. Instead of FPS tested their products once they have been made‚ they
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from a mile away. However‚ the truck had some minor faults‚ like a non-functioning air conditioner or a couple dings in the paint. It wasn’t until I graduated that the engine reared its ugly head. As I was driving one summer day‚ the engine caught fire and I lost all of my work in a flash. Two weeks after I graduated highschool‚ I was working full-time at a fast food place. My main mode of transportation was my trusty C-10. I drove that truck every day and never had any serious problems. Fresh
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Front office and guest safety and security Security Issues ---------------------- Security encompasses areas such as security of the property itself‚ company assets‚ employees’ and customers’ personal belongings and valuables‚ life security‚ personal security etc. In all workplaces management stipulates that it is not responsible for valuables and employees personal belongings (their handbags‚ items kept in the personal lockers‚ etc.). Yet management must take all possible measures to
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work area always increases the chances for accidents to happen. Using or keeping your bags‚ coats‚ and books on your lab bench increases the chances .For reaction vessels to get knocked over and spill‚ for equipment to break‚ something catching on fire. Spillage can also damage your books and other belongings kept in your working area. 6) Why is it forbidden to wear headphones in
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What are the hazards? | Who might be harmed and how? | What are you already doing? | Do you need to do anything else to manage the risk? | Action by whom? | Fire | -Visitors and staff. | -Carry out fire procedures every month – fire exits‚ fire blankets‚ fire extinguishers. | -Put more signs up and make sure everyone’s aware. | -Fire marshal and all staff. | Lifting heavy objects | -Staff may hurt their backs. | -Teach employees the best way to lift heavy objects and displaying signs. | -Carry
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members of staff on duty at the time of the inspection. Executive Summary Upon completion of the inspection I found there were several areas of concern which lead to breaches of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA)‚ the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO)‚ the Manual Handling Operations Regulations‚ the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). The health and safety of the employees who are using
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associated with your project‚ analyse the impact and determine resultant action to be taken. Risk Likelihood (H/M/L) Impact (H/M/L) Risk response (Contingency strategies) Responsibility Fire L H -Having water facility available around -A fire blanket will be available. -A water fire extinguisher will be available -Staff that work at the BBQ have
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and emergencies associated with the work and environment - methods of receiving or sourcing information - reporting - stopping work - evacuation - fire risks and safe exit procedures - consultation and feedback. QCF641 (3) 3.7) Tick (state) the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work. Extinguishers Type of Fire Type Colour Solids (wood‚ paper‚etc) Flammable Liquids Flammable Gasses Electrical Equipment Cooking Oils & Fats Water Foam
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