Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
Health, Safety and Environment Induction Handbook for Contractors
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30 Fire Extinguishers<br />
In cases where the Contractor is required to provide fire extinguishers Australian St<strong>and</strong>ard AS1841, these<br />
must be regularly inspected <strong>and</strong> maintained in accordance with the Australian St<strong>and</strong>ard AS1851-1. Fire<br />
extinguishers <strong>and</strong> the associated hose reels can be located in most University buildings. They are<br />
identifiable by triangular sign-posting in the corridors.<br />
It is VERY IMPORTANT to use the right extinguisher in the correct situation.<br />
To allow <strong>for</strong> instant recognition of the most suitable extinguisher, identification discs are displayed on the<br />
can to indicate the particular types of fire it can be used on.<br />
<strong>Contractors</strong> must know how to use each type of fire extinguisher.<br />
Dry Chemical<br />
The dry chemical extinguisher is safe to use on flammable liquid <strong>and</strong> electrical<br />
equipment fires.<br />
Water<br />
Water extinguishers can be used on fires of combustible material such as wood, paper<br />
<strong>and</strong> fabrics. This type of extinguisher must not be used on electrical, combustible<br />
metals or flammable liquid fires.<br />
Foam<br />
Foam extinguishers are ideal <strong>for</strong> combustible materials <strong>and</strong> flammable liquid fires such<br />
as wood, paper, fabric, cooking fats <strong>and</strong> petrol. However, this type must not be used<br />
on combustible metal or electrical fires.<br />
Carbon Dioxide<br />
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an ideal extinguisher <strong>for</strong> electrical <strong>and</strong> flammable liquid fires.<br />
It is also effective on small surface combustible material fires.<br />
Aqualoy<br />
Aqualoy is a purpose specific extinguisher <strong>for</strong> cooking appliance areas such as kitchen<br />
ranges, cooking oils <strong>and</strong> fats. Care should be taken with all electrical equipment.<br />
31 Emergency Procedures<br />
Emergency Services<br />
To contact the Queensl<strong>and</strong> Fire <strong>and</strong> Rescue Service, Police or Ambulance in an emergency:<br />
All HOURS DIAL 0-000 ON ANY INTERNAL PHONE<br />
Notify security of the nature of the emergency.<br />
All hazardous situations, incidents or damage to CQUniversity property must be reported to the<br />
CQUniversity Project Officer <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Health</strong> & <strong>Safety</strong> Unit.<br />
working doc - contractor h<strong>and</strong>book v3 17082009 final.docx Updated August 2009 Page 16
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