Keep flammable liquids and aerosols away from naked flames and direct sunlight. Always keep aerosol caps on and store in a cool place Check gas and electric equipment for faults. If in doubt, report to your manager or supervisor and do not use the faulty equipment If you smell gas, do not use a naked flame or turn on any electrical appliances Only smoke in designated smoking areas Fire extinguishers in the UK must conform to strict standards, and are colour coded. Fires are classified into different types; different types of fire extinguishers are required to be used to extinguish them. All new fire extinguishers in the EU are painted in a rich red colour known as signal red, and the important colour coding is on their labels. You may find older ones, which are solid colours other than red; these are still legal but will need to be replaced at the end of their useful life, with the exception of green Halon extinguishers, which are now illegal. Fig 5 Fire Extinguishers – Whatever setting you are working in, it is important to ensure that you are working securely and from this, have an understanding of the measures that you need to take to ensure that this happens. This relates to both your own security and also the security of your colleagues and those clients whom you care for and support. You will therefore need to have a conversation with you manager who will explain the security arrangements in your workplace. These may include Location of keys:
Keep flammable liquids and aerosols away from naked flames and direct sunlight. Always keep aerosol caps on and store in a cool place Check gas and electric equipment for faults. If in doubt, report to your manager or supervisor and do not use the faulty equipment If you smell gas, do not use a naked flame or turn on any electrical appliances Only smoke in designated smoking areas Fire extinguishers in the UK must conform to strict standards, and are colour coded. Fires are classified into different types; different types of fire extinguishers are required to be used to extinguish them. All new fire extinguishers in the EU are painted in a rich red colour known as signal red, and the important colour coding is on their labels. You may find older ones, which are solid colours other than red; these are still legal but will need to be replaced at the end of their useful life, with the exception of green Halon extinguishers, which are now illegal. Fig 5 – Fire Extinguishers Whatever setting you are working in, it is important to ensure that you are working securely and from this, have an understanding of the measures that you need to take to ensure that this happens. This relates to both your own security and also the security of your colleagues and those clients whom you care for and support. You will therefore need to have a conversation with you manager who will explain the security arrangements in your workplace. These may include Location of keys: