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| MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATION FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS |
The methodology documents"Maintenance & Installation or Portable Fire Extinguishers" in editable and ready-to-use World format by QHSE DOCUMENTS and offers essential guidelines for proper installation, inspection, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. This resource ensures compliance with safety standards, minimizing fire risks. Ideal for safety professionals, it enhances knowledge of extinguisher placement, servicing, and regulatory requirements for optimal fire protection.
Table of Contents
1.0. Scope of Work
2.0. Sequence of Work
3.0. Personnel Involved
4.0. Site Information Required
5.0. Safety Training Provided
6.0. First Aid
7.0. Equipment
8.0. Clients Responsibilities
9.0. Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers
10.0. Installation & Commissioning of Portable Fire Extinguishers
11.0. Manual Handling
12.0. Team Lifts
13.0. Using hand tools
14.0. Working Near High Voltage Electrical Equipment
15.0. Electrical Equipment
16.0. Working near Asbestos
17.0. Working in Proximity of LPG or Fuel Stations
18.0. Public & Others in the Area
19.0. Working near Vehicles
20.0. Consider working out of hours
21.0. Waste
22.0. Attachments
1.0. Scope of Work
1.1. The installation & commissioning of portable fire extinguishers
1.2. Planned & Reactive maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
2.0. Sequence of Work
2.1. Attend the site, sign in & attend any site inductions (where required). Ensure the vehicle is parked safely & legally
2.2. Gain any relevant permits required
2.3. Where required view the asbestos register/survey
2.4. Ensure staff have read & understand the RAMS
2.5. Assess the work area for any additional hazards & implement any necessary additional precautions
2.6. Discuss with the site contact which areas require access &areas where restrictions may apply
3.0. Personnel Involved
3.1. FLS Engineer
3.2. FLS Supervisor
3.3. FLS Technician
3.4. Assistant FLS Technician
4.0. Site Information Required
4.1. Fire Procedure
4.2. Hazardous Areas
4.3. Asbestos Survey (where required)
5.0. Safety Training Provided
5.1. UKATA Asbestos Awareness
5.2. ROSPA Ladders & Steps
5.3. CSCS ESSC
5.4. ROSPA Manual Handling
6.0. First Aid
On-Site First Aid will be utilised when available. First Aid Kit carried in Vehicle
7.0. Equipment
7.1. Hard Hat
7.2. Eye Protection
7.3. Safety Boots
7.4. High Viz Clothing
7.5. Gloves
7.6. Hearing Protection
7.7. Respiratory Protection
8.0. Clients Responsibilities
We expect all clients to comply with the statutory requirements of Health & Safety legislation & inform Fire Personnel of all risks to their health & safety within areas controlled by or belonging to the customer or client.
9.0. Servicing Portable Fire Extinguishers
9.1. Enter the work area & identify the equipment which requires servicing
9.2. Remove equipment from the wall bracket or stand
9.3. Complete the service by British Standards codes of practice & manufacturer’s instructions
9.4. Perform discharge testing, recharging, service exchange & repairs as required
9.5. Reinstate the equipment
9.6. Complete the service record label
9.7. Return the equipment to the wall bracket or stand
9.8. Complete the requisite paperwork & logbook
10.0. Installation & Commissioning of Portable Fire Extinguishers
10.1. Ensure the correct fire extinguisher is selected for the hazards in the area
10.2. Ensure the correct location has been selected
10.3. Select the most suitable positioning method, i.e. wall bracket or stand
10.4. Do not drill or disturb any walls where ACM may be present
10.5. Look for evidence of any electrical installations or water pipes & avoid accordingly
10.6. Only battery drills may be used
10.7. Ensure the correct screw fittings & fixtures are used & that the bracket is properly secured.
10.8. Complete the commissioning service & fit the equipment to the bracket
10.9. Secure the correct ID Sign on the wall or stand to match the fire extinguisher
11.0. Manual Handling
11.1. Do not attempt to move anything which is beyond your capability
11.2. Use lifting equipment, trollies & pallet trucks when available or get help
11.3. Make multiple trips instead of overloading
11.4. Plan your move; check the condition of the floor & make sure the way is clear before starting to move a load
11.5. Check the load is secure & not likely to shift during the lift
11.6. Open doors before starting the left; get someone to hold a fire door open & close after you. Do not prop open a fire door
11.7. Approach the load with your feet shoulder-width apart & one foot slightly in front of the other to give you a stable position.
11.8. When lifting or lowering, keep your back straight (in its natural posture) & bend the knees to avoid back strains
11.9. Lift & put down smoothly & in one motion. Avoid lifting & twisting at the same time
11.10. Do not change your grip whilst carrying a heavy load; rest the load first if necessary
12.0. Team Lifts
12.1. When more than one person is involved in moving a load, decide on a leader to direct the move
12.2. Decide where you are taking the object & the route you will take
12.3. Agree on clear signals before starting
12.4. Only lift 2/3 of your combined capability
12.5. If either person has problems, STOP & put the load down
13.0. Using hand tools
13.1. Ensure that all tools are suitable for the job
13.2. Check them over before use
13.3. Replace where required & if damaged
13.4. Do not make temporary repairs
13.5. Put tools away when not in use
14.0. Working Near High Voltage Electrical Equipment
14.1. Never access areas of high voltage on your own, without prior, specific approval
14.2. View the area & identify any hazards.
14.3. Ensure you can stay at least 2 meters away from an unsafe area
14.4. Always ensure areas are secured, never leave an area unattended or open
14.5. If you are unsure of the safety, do not enter
15.0. Electrical Equipment
15.1. Check it over before use
15.2. Use battery drills to reduce the risk of electrical
15.3. Check the condition of the casing, controls, handles & other relevant parts
15.4. Check the equipment is not overheating when in use
15.5. Ensure it has been PAT tested within the last 12 months
15.6. Switch off when not in use
15.7. Don’t leave equipment unattended
15.8. Put equipment away when not in use
16.0. Working near Asbestos
Asbestos can be found in any building constructed before the year 2000, in:
16.1. Building materials
16.2. Electrical switch gear
16.3. Pipe gaskets & lagging
16.4. Boiler seals
16.5. Roof insulation
16.6. As fire protection in electrical rooms, boiler rooms & high hazard areas
16.7. Plus, many more
16.8. Before starting a job, request to see the asbestos register in commercial properties built before the year 2000
16.9. DO NOT take this as a guarantee that there is no asbestos
16.10. If you suspect asbestos may be present, stop work immediately & report it
17.0. Working in Proximity of LPG or Fuel Stations
17.1. A work Permit will be in place where required
17.2. Discus with your site contact & agree on any safety precautions
17.3. Parking in safe areas assigned by the site contact
17.4. Wearing of High Visibility Clothing when moving around the traffic area
17.5. No hot work or use of tools which may create a spark undertaken for this activity
17.6. Working in Undercroft areas is not permitted
17.7. Take fire extinguishers away from immediate danger area i.e., move them to the service vehicle
17.8. Ensure the mobile telephone is left in the parked service vehicle
17.9. Smoking is strictly prohibited
17.10. Wearing of anti-static safety footwear (EN345)
17.11. Establish the location of any emergency switch in the proximity of work
18.0. Public & Others in the Area
18.1. Where possible close off the work area to unauthorised people
18.2. Discus with your site contact & agree on any safety precautions
18.3. Display signs & put up barriers where required
18.4. Do not block fire exit routes
18.5. Do not leave equipment unattended if the public or others are nearby
18.6. Reduce trip hazards to a minimum
18.7. Ensure that all hazards are secured before you leave
19.0. Working near Vehicles
19.1. Go through the risk assessment and method statement before work starts
19.2. Discuss any traffic movements with your site contact before work starts
19.3. Where possible stop all traffic movements, if not possible ensure they are controlled
19.4. Where required, erect barriers, cones or signage to warn drivers of work being carried out
19.5. Ensure the site contact informs drivers of your presence
19.6. Stop work & move away if a vehicle enters your work area
19.7. Remember that some vehicles have blind spots and may have large turning circles
20.0. Consider working out of hours
20.1. Do not walk in front or behind vehicles
20.2. Always walk on walkways when they are provided
20.3. Always use pedestrian doorways when provided
20.4. Communication & Cooperation
20.5. See the site contact when arriving, sign in where required & attend any site inductions
20.6. Find out the fire procedure for each site & the location of the assembly points & first aid posts
20.7. Co-ordinate if the work may affect entrances, exits, escape routes or other people
20.8. Keep the site contact informed of progress & any problems
21.0. Waste
21.1. The work undertaken does not generate dangerous waste
21.2. Remove all waste materials, usually limited to packaging, during & after the course of work
21.3. Waste materials produced during work may be removed or disposed of responsibly on-site where facilities are provided
22.0. Attachments
22.1. Risk Assessment
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