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Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Station Stores

Floor Space

Risk of Tripping

Wholetime

Ensure all bays are kept clear of any hazards that may cause injury. Fire extinguishing equipment , supplied and maintained, designated assembly points exits clear and easily opened. Emergency lighting provided. Manual alarm system provided. Fire drills and emergency procedures posted in conspicuous locations. Staff trained in Fire Safety Precautions and records of same kept and available for inspection

All Senior Storekeeper

Station Stores

Fire

Staff inhalation of fumes

Wholetime Retained Non Service Personnel

Property Maintenance Manager Senior Storekeeper

Station Stores

Danger of Causing Smoking by combustion of Staff Members flammable materials

Wholetime Retained Non Service Personnel

Confine smoking to designated external areas All rubbish and obsolete equipment should be removed from stores area and put in skip. Stores to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep level of dust to a minimum. Noise levels to be kept below 85 90 decibel level. Staff not to subject colleagues to unnecessary load noise

All

Station Stores

General Risk of Housekeeping tripping

Wholetime Retained Non Service Personnel

All Senior Storekeeper

Station Stores

Noise

Wholetime Retained Hearing Loss Non Service Personnel

All

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed: Wholetime Retained Non Service Personnel

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Station Stores

Working at Height

Fall from height

Written ladder inspection to be carried out Erect secure ladder and platform with safety rail Do not obstruct access and egress to and from exits, passageways, and fire equipment. Ensure good house keeping Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or putting down stores items as outlined in Brigade Operational Procedures. All members of staff are trained in the correct methods of manual handling & lifting techniques.

Officer in Charge Senior Storekeeper

Station Stores

Access & Egress

Whole time Retained Trips, Slips & Non Service Falls Personnel

Officer in Charge All

Station Stores

Manual Handling

Back Injury

Whole time Retained Non Service Personnel

Officer in Charge All

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Potentially Harmful Substances

Toxic Substances: Chemicals Cleansers & Detergents. Hydraulic Fluids. Oils. Fuels. Corrections Fluids

Ingestion, inhalation or absorption of chemicals. Dangers to respiratory Whole time system. Non Service Fire/Explosion Personnel . Skin Irritation. Dermatitis. Eye Damage. Corrosive Burns

Manufactures Material Safety Data sheets are available and instructions are to be complied with. Labelling should be provided on chemical containers and should be read before use. Inhalation and skin contact should be avoided. Protective clothing and eye protection should be worn when using dangerous substances. Splashes on skin should be washed off immediately. Personal hygiene i.e., washing hand etc., before meals & after finishing work. A designated storage area should be used. Ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption to be avoided. Correct storage as per manufacturer's instructions. Spillages to be dealt with according to Safety Data Sheet Consult MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheet) Products should be used to manufactures instructions. Staff are trained to provide emergency first aid. Eliminate or substitute for less hazardous substances/materials where possible. All chemicals are stored in proper containers & locked in a suitable storage area.

Officer in Charge Assistant Line Manager All

Potentially Harmful Substances

As above

Whole time Non Service Personnel

Officer in Charge Assistant Line Manager All

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Flammable Liquid Stores

Flammable liquids: Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Paint, and Solvents

Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury

Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each liquid. Provide suitably marked containers to HSG 50. Provide suitable signage (no smoking, flammable liquids etc.) Restrict access to competent persons.

Assistant Line Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores

Compressed air, Oxygen

Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury. Risk of spontaneous combustion when stored in conjunction with Flammable liquids or with oils or greases

Provide separate stores for compressed air and/or Oxygen. Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each product. Provide suitable signage. Restrict access to competent persons

Assistant Line Manager Administration Development Officer

Flammable Liquid Stores

Fire, Liquefied Explosion, Petroleum Gas Death or serious injury

Provide separate ventilated stores for LPG. Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each product. Provide suitable signage. Restrict access.

Assistant Line Manager Administration Development Officer

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term) Felting torch and like equipment should only be connected or disconnected in well-ventilated area away from gas storage area. Store away from gas storage area. Restrict use to competent persons

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Flammable Liquid Stores

Felting torch

Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury if torch is inadvertently lit in storage area

Assistant Line Manager Administration Development Officer

Flammable Liquid Stores

Housekeeping

Slips Trips and falls

Restrict access. Institute proper housekeeping measures. Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each liquid. Provide suitably marked containers to HSG 50. Provide suitable signage (no smoking, flammable liquids etc.) Restrict access to competent persons

Assistant Line Manager Administration Development Officer

Flammable Liquid Stores

Storage

Personal injury. Spillage of liquids leading to a risk of fire or explosion

Assistant Line Manager Administration Development Officer

Flammable Liquid Stores

Access/Egress

Risk of entrapment in emergency situation Spillages. Trip hazards leading to fire hazards

Provide alternative exit

Assistant Line Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores

Poor lighting

Upgrade lighting system

Assistant Line Manager

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Flammable Liquid Stores

Lack of decanting facilities

Spillage of liquids leading to a risk of fire or explosion

Provide proper decanting facilities

Assistant Line Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores

Spontaneous combustion Lack of spillage due to clean up policy rags/paper waste accumulating Trip hazards leading to fire hazards.

Institute and enforce a suitable clean up policy

Assistant Line Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores

Steep ramp

Floor marking of Ramp and clear walkway area within store

Assistant Line Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores

Low door opening

Personal injury

Provide standard open size door / provide padding on existing door lintel and suitable signage

Assistant Line Manager

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term) All Broken, damaged electrical equipment, frayed cables, loose connections etc., should be reported and taken out of use immediately & labelled defective. Keep metal ladders and other equipment away from overhead or surface mounted wiring. Switch off & isolate electrical equipment after use. Do not attempt unauthorised repair or maintenance. Do not use electrical equipment in wet or humid conditions. Do not allow water to come in contact with electrical equipment. Ensure CO2 extinguishers available for use in event of electrical fires.

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Electrical Hazards

Electricity & Electrical Equipment

Misuse of electricity can result in fire, explosion and electrocution, inflicting personal injury, burns & fatality

Whole time Retained Volunteer/Civil Defence Non Service Personnel Public

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All Officer in Charge Assistant Line Manager

Location: Letterkenny FS - Storage Areas Countersigned: Hazard Identified Risk Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

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Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term) Equipment should be operated to manufacturers instructions. Extension leads should be fully extended when in use. Trip hazards from cables should be minimised. All electrical installations and equipment should comply with the requirements of the E.C.T.I Regulations. All personnel are trained in the treatment of persons suffering form electrical shock, electrocution & electrical burns. All electrical equipment is repaired by competent persons & a maintenance schedule is in operation. Room locked at all times. Door fitted with appropriate signage. Only authorised persons allowed to enter. Wiring and plant installed as per E.C.T.I. standards. Power room not to be used for any other purpose Suitable fire extinguisher (CO2) provided

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Electrical Hazards

Electricity & Electrical Equipment

Misuse of electricity can result in fire, explosion and electrocution, inflicting personal injury, burns & fatality

Whole time Retained Volunteer/Civil Defence Non Service Personnel Public

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All Officer in Charge Assistant Line Manager

Electrical Switch Rooms

Whole time Fire Retained Electric Power Non Service Room Electric Shock Personnel

Officer in Charge Assistant Line Manager