H&S/01 Health and Safety - Corby Business Academy

ALL NAKED FLAMES AND SOURCES OF IGNITION IN THE ROOM SHOULD BE EXTINGUISHED ASSOON AS POSSIBLE.Leak NOT IGNITED - Cylinder not hot.all personnel in the room should be informed about the problem and should be remindedabout the risks of explosion caused by sparks from power tools, electrical switches, staticelectricity from computer screens, etc.all work must STOP immediately and all personnel should be removed from the room toa place of safety;the gas cylinder should be removed from the room to a place of safety where the gas canevacuate to the atmosphere. In the case of the Oxy-Acetylene welding equipment thewelding trolley should be wheeled out into a more secure area, e.g. the nearest availablesafe open space;warning notices should be posted and access to the immediate area should be prevented;BOC should be notified;a message must be sent to the DOS, the school office and the Premises Manager giving fullinformation about the incident;the DOS will contact SMT to discuss any necessary evacuation.p).Leak IGNITED - Cylinder overheated or on fire.all work must STOP immediately and all personnel should be removed from the room to aplace of safety;raise FIRE ALARM;close cylinder valve if possible and safe to do so;call FIRE BRIGADE to inform about circumstances;a message must be sent to the DOS, the school office and the Premises Manager giving fullinformation about the incident;DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE CYLINDER. If possible apply copious quantities of cold waterfrom a hose to the affected cylinder from a safe position until the fire brigade arrives;BOC should be notified;follow any instructions given by BOC (also refer to BOC safety / cylinder handlingguidelines).In case of emergency staff should already:be familiar with evacuation procedures in case of fire or other emergency;know the location of, and how to use, fire fighting equipment;know the location and identity of the officer trained in first aid;know how to use the eye wash bottle;know the location of, and how to control, the mains services, i.e. gas, electricity and water.q).Page 57 of 86Clearing Up After A Working Session.Clearing up after a working session should be an accepted part of a practical lesson and time alwaysneeds to be allowed for this to take place safely and effectively. The type of work, number of pupilspresent, the variety of equipment used and the proximity of storage facilities will dictate the time that isneeded; but clearing up should never be left until the very last minute. The major safety consideration isthat tools and equipment are stored in their proper designated locations so that the next lesson is notcompromised and tools will not be found by subsequent classes in an unsafe condition or in locationswhich might cause injury. All powered equipment must be isolated and made safe as well as adequateDoc ID: AP/H&S/01 Originator: ANCA Approved: Gov.Body Issue: 2 Date: 22/09/2010