The Hazard Assessment Checklist
HAZARD ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST The following checklist can be used to identify and evaluate hazards in your workplace. This checklist covers a wide variety of workplace safety and health hazards. All of the topics covered in this checklist may not apply to your particular workplace. When evaluating your workplace use the sections of the checklist that apply to your workplace and …
Manual Handling Hazards and Injuries
The term ‘ manual handling ’ is described as the movement of the load by the human effort solely. This effort or force may be applied directly or indirectly using the rope or the lever. The Manual handling may involve the carrying of the load or the direct support of the weight or load including the pulling, pushing, moving using …
What are The 5 Most Commonly Used Fire Extinguishers?
There are a variety of the fire extinguishers you can utilize to enhance your fire safety. The five most commonly used fire extinguishers are water, foam, powder, the carbon dioxide, and the wet chemical. There are also more specialized fire extinguishers including the Halon, clean agent extinguishers FE-36 and the powder fire extinguishers such as the class D fire extinguishers …
Common Causes Of Fire and Consequences
Common Causes of Workplace Fires Faulty Electrics Faulty Electrics are the very common or frequent cause of the workplace fires at work and include the loose wires and the antiquated or damaged equipment. Every employer must ensure that the electrical equipment has sustained on a regular basis and the annual or yearly Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) should be undertaken. Flammable …
Types of Fire Extinguishers
To deal with the multitude of different fire classes, a range of fire extinguishers have been developed. Please click on the type of extinguisher, this will display more information about that extinguisher type. Water Water Spray Water Mist (Dry Water Mist) Dry Powder (Multi-Purpose) Dry Powder (Special Powders) Foam (AFFF) Carbon Dioxide Wet Chemical Fire Blanket Hose Reel Fire Bucket …