TOOL BOX TALKS

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TOOL BOX TALKS

• Fire Safety

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Fire Safety Tips

• At least one smoke alarm on each level of
  building
• Test smoke alarm monthly and replace battery at
  least annually
• Have a written home escape plan and practice it
• Never leave cooking or open flames including
  candles, fireplace or oil burners unattended
• Keep keys close at hand or in door locks
• Clean lint filters every time you use clothes
  dryer
• Never smoke in bed
• Dont overload power points and switch off
  appliances when not in use
• Lock away lighters and matches

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Fire Escape Plan

• Draw a floor plan of your home/office
• Draw your escape plan and discuss with all
  concerned
• Decide on a safe outside meeting place
• Practice you plan at least twice a year
• Tips
• Windows and doors with security bars must have a
  quick release device
• Never open doors that are hot to touch
• If there is a fire STAY LOW, GET OUT and STAY
  OUT
• If clothes catch fire STOP, DROP, COVER AND ROLL
  until the flames are extinguished

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Kitchen Fire Safety tips

• Turn pot handles inwards so they wont be knocked
  over
• Ensure you have fire extinguisher/blanket
  nearby and know how to use
• If cooking oil catches fire, turn off
  hotplate and slide lid over pan or use fire
  blanket
• Ensure all cooking appliances turned off
  after use
• Dont wear clothes with loose fitting sleeves
• Dont keep tea towels, oven mitts and other
  flammable items near cooktop
• Dont use water to put out fat and oil fires

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Power Board Safety

• Dont overload
• Avoid dust build up place on side
• Ensure suitable ventilation to dissipate heat
  generated
• Regularly check that all plugs are firmly fixed
  in power boards
• Regularly inspect power boards and leads for
  signs of damage and degradation
• Install safety switches

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BBQ SAFETY

• Check for any fire restrictions and comply
• Ensure regular pressure testing of any gas
  cylinders and check hoses and connections for
  blockages or perishing
• Check cylinders for rust or damage and that
  connections are clean and fitting snugly
• Spray soapy water on suspect connections, bubbles
  will form if gas is escaping
• Site BBQ on firm, level base, well ventilated but
  sheltered form wind and away from flammables
• Have garden hose available at all times
• Follow manufacturers instructions for start up
  and shut down. Never use flammable liquid on a
  BBQ.

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In Case Of Fire

• Remain calm - remember RACE
• RESCUE
• Rescue any people in immediate danger (only
  if it safe to do so).
• ALARM
• Raise the alarm
• ring the Fire Brigades on 000
• notify your switchboard
• notify the staff member in charge

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In Case of Fire cont.

• CONTAIN
• If practicable, close all doors and windows to
  contain the fire (only if it safe to do so).
• EXTINGUISH
• Try to extinguish the fire using appropriate
  firefighting equipment only if you are trained
  and it is safe to do so.