Administration Manual - B.E.S.T. Undertaking.

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give demonstration in the use of extinguishers at various depots/premises and during the training
courses for the benefit of staff of other departments/trainees.
Duties :
He shall ensure that ;
a) each new extinguisher is charged with refill provided with it as per instructions.
b) maintenance, inspection and overhauling work is carried out as per schedule laid down
by ASO/SO(FF).
c) the CO2 extinguisher/CO2 cartridges of DCP Extinguishers are weighed and contain
correct amount of CO2 gas and gas therein is not leaked.
In case the weight is found less the extinguisher/cartridges should be brought to Fire
Control Room and to report ASO/SO(FF) who will then take necessary further action.
d) the caps of the extinguishers and the background are painted in appropriate colour - as
per colour code prescribed.
e) the refill powder is changed immediately if the same is found in deteriorated condition.
f) nozzle outlet or the vent holes provided are not clogged.
g) squeeze grips of the extinguishers are in good working condition.
h) CO2 extinguisher horns and hoses are not damaged.
i) Sand buckets filled with clean sand are installed at appropriate height and properly
painted and maintained in good condition.
j) sand in the sand buckets is changed if it is found dirty/oil soaked.
k) change of location is effected immediately as and when such orders are received.
l) he visits the fire incident site soon after the message is received.
He shall then got the used extinguisher washed, refilled and
reinstalled.
If the extinguisher is CO2 type he should carry a spare extinguisher, if available, with
the permission of ASO/SO(FF) and install the same in the place from which CO2 extinguisher
has been used.
In case the extinguisher used is DCP type he should carry appropriate CO2 Cartridge
alongwith the refill, recharge the extinguisher and bring back the empty CO2 cartridge.
m) report is promptly put up to ASO/SO(FF) if fire hazards are noticed at any premises or
Extinguishers are found in damaged condition.