Welcome Guest! The IOSH forums are a free resource to both members and non-members. Login or register to use them

Postings made by forum users are personal opinions. IOSH is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any of the information contained in forum postings. Please carefully consider any advice you receive.

Notification

Icon
Error

Options
Go to last post Go to first unread
alangwynant  
#1 Posted : 22 July 2014 15:39:37(UTC)
Rank: New forum user
alangwynant

A client of mine, who is responsible for the technical aspects of a large sale event, has decided not to issue any information on fire extinguishers (type, use etc) or to include the topic in the safety stewards training. All the stewards are voluntary, and I think the fire extinguishers would be part of the work equipment, and thus PUWER applies, as well as the Management Regs as regards training. Any views?
David Bannister  
#2 Posted : 22 July 2014 15:56:54(UTC)
Rank: Super forum user
David Bannister

If the fire risk assessment for the event indicates that extinguishers are needed as part of the fire risk management regime, somebody has to be able to locate, identify which one is appropriate, use the things effectively. Who will do this?

Maybe the other aspects of the fire risk are so well managed that there is no need for the extinguishers. Highly unlikely but feasible.
Users browsing this topic
Guest
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.