Responding to Emergencies - arriving and getting to work Getting to work Operational imperative The uncontrolled situation

Manual handling Remote locations 2 2 4 Dynamic risk management procedure Effective command and control systems Provision

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Responding to Emergencies - arriving and getting to work Getting to work Operational imperative The uncontrolled situation

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Manual handling Remote locations 2 2 4 Dynamic risk management procedure Effective command and control systems Provision

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Location: Letterkenny FS - DL11 Generic Hazards - Breathing Apparatus Countersigned: Activity Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

Assessment By:

Assessment Date: Risk Rating

REF NO: G09 After Risk Reduction

Existing Controls

Likelihood

Severity

Overall Risk Rating

Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term)

Likelihood Severity

Overall Risk Rating

Manual Handling BA Equipment.

Back Injury

Wholetime Retained

BA equipment being lifted down or put down should be carried out using correct lifting and donning techniques as per training instructions. Persons who have donned BA on the appliance should leave the crew cab backward holding handgrips provided and ensuring that they have good footing on appliance steps.

Breathing Apparatus

Air Under Pressure.

Jet reaction in flexible airlines & jets of air causing physical damage & possible eye damage

Wholetime Retained Non Service personnel Public

Ensure a good visual check of cylinders & air hoses prior to opening the air valve. Never direct air under pressure at any person including oneself. Compressed air should not be used to clean equipment or work surfaces. All BA equipment and procedures are subject to Brigade operational procedures for testing and wearing procedures. All personnel trained in their use.

Location: Letterkenny FS - DL11 Generic Hazards - Breathing Apparatus Countersigned: Activity Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

Assessment By:

Assessment Date: Risk Rating

REF NO: G09 After Risk Reduction

Existing Controls

Likelihood

Severity

Overall Risk Rating

Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term) Cylinders should be properly stored in racks. Cylinders should be tested at appropriate intervals Protective clothing and footwear to be used at all times when handling cylinders. Cylinders should be handled with care and not be allowed to drop or knock off each other. Cylinders should be covered with protective cover. All cylinders subject to 5-year hydraulic testing schedule. Records of cylinder tests maintained in the BA Department. Empty & full cylinders should be separately stored in suitable racks. The charging of breathing apparatus compressed cylinders is carried out in accordance with Brigade Procedures. All full & empty cylinders are safely stored in B.A. room.

Likelihood Severity

Overall Risk Rating

BA Cylinders.

Danger of falling & inflicting foot Injuries, Broken Bones

Wholetime Retained Non Service personnel Public

Breathing Apparatus

Same as above

Same as above

The air supplied to such cylinders is purified, humidified etc., & meets International Standard Requirements for Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus. Compressors and associated air lines and equipment tested by authorised person at necessary intervals

Responsible Person

Responsible Person