Task/Activity: Handling & Use of CO2 Cylinders Assessment date: 26 June 2012 Ref. CAT 13 Unit No: 68686 Unit name/location: TWICKENHAM EXPERIENCE LTD – Front of House Assessed by: Evan Judge Hazard Safety Risk Safe System of Work / Control Measures Manual Handling Hazards Back and muscle strain CO2 cylinders only to be used and handled by trained employees. CO2 cylinders to be stored, used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s /supplier’s Crushing injuries Falling Cylinders instructions where available. Asphyxiation CO2 must not be released from cylinders to clean the valve. New cylinders should always be fitted with an Changing/Connecting CO2 Cylinders outlet seal or dust cap to prevent contamination by grit or foreign material. Ice/cold burns Once connected to equipment, cylinder valves must be opened slowly. Leakage of CO2 CO2 cylinders only to be used with the correct regulators fitted. Impact injuries from being struck by CO2 cylinders to be secured in an upright position when in use. the cylinder and/or colliding with fixed objects CO2 cylinders to be stored in designated storage areas either secured in an upright position, on racks or Rapid release of CO2 resulting in laid flat and chocked to prevent movement and damage. uncontrolled movement of the Designated storage areas to be under cover, protected from extremes of heat and cold, well ventilated and cylinder provided with CO2 detection systems if appropriate. Damaged cylinders and regulators to be isolated and clearly labelled to prevent their use. Lone working in internal storage areas to be avoided. Where appropriate, suitable cylinder trolleys or other equipment to be used to transport cylinders. Trolleys Who may be affected by the to be maintained in good condition and removed from use and labelled “Do Not Use” if defective. task/activity? COSHH Product Assessment for CO2 to be completed and available. Appropriate PPE, including reinforced toe capped safety shoes and stout gloves to be provided where Compass employees/Agency staff handling cylinders forms a significant part of an employee’s duties. Customers / Client staff Implement Safe System of Work/Control Measures in Trolleys, Sack Trucks etc, Ref. COM 13 Risk Assessment, the COSHH Product Assessments and the manual handling safety precautions Delivery Personnel Maintenance personnel
Ref. CAT 13 Task/Activity: Handling & Use of CO2 Cylinders Assessment date: 26 June 2012 Unit No: 68686 Unit name/location: TWICKENHAM EXPERIENCE LTD – Front of House Assessed by: Evan Judge Hazard Safety Risk Safe System of Work / Control Measures Manual Handling Hazards Falling Cylinders Changing/Connecting CO2 Cylinders Leakage of CO2 Rapid release of CO2 resulting in uncontrolled movement of the cylinder Who may be affected by the task/activity? Compass employees/Agency staff Customers / Client staff Delivery Personnel Maintenance personnel Back and muscle strain Crushing injuries Asphyxiation Ice/cold burns Impact injuries from being struck by the cylinder and/or colliding with fixed objects CO2 cylinders only to be used and handled by trained employees. CO2 cylinders to be stored, used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s /supplier’s instructions where available. CO2 must not be released from cylinders to clean the valve. New cylinders should always be fitted with an outlet seal or dust cap to prevent contamination by grit or foreign material. Once connected to equipment, cylinder valves must be opened slowly. CO2 cylinders only to be used with the correct regulators fitted. CO2 cylinders to be secured in an upright position when in use. CO2 cylinders to be stored in designated storage areas either secured in an upright position, on racks or laid flat and chocked to prevent movement and damage. Designated storage areas to be under cover, protected from extremes of heat and cold, well ventilated and provided with CO2 detection systems if appropriate. Damaged cylinders and regulators to be isolated and clearly labelled to prevent their use. Lone working in internal storage areas to be avoided. Where appropriate, suitable cylinder trolleys or other equipment to be used to transport cylinders. Trolleys to be maintained in good condition and removed from use and labelled “Do Not Use” if defective. COSHH Product Assessment for CO2 to be completed and available. Appropriate PPE, including reinforced toe capped safety shoes and stout gloves to be provided where handling cylinders forms a significant part of an employee’s duties. Implement Safe System of Work/Control Measures in Trolleys, Sack Trucks etc, Ref. COM 13 Risk Assessment, the COSHH Product Assessments and the manual handling safety precautions
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