WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements Assessment Task 2: Work Health and Safety Project Part A: Develop handouts Handout 1: Legislation Explain the purpose of Work Health and Safety legislation, including the function of a WHS Act, WHS regulation and WHS Code of Practice: Purpose of WHS legislation The purpose of the WHS Act is to ensure the health and safety for workers and workplaces by reducing or preventing risks and issue resolution, encouraging employer and
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The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish. Geometric symbol (red square) * Class C fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive. Geometric symbol (blue circle)
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Polk State College ETI 1720 – Industrial Safety Final, Due: 6/21/11 No Later than 12:00 noon. 1. Please describe the different classifications of fires and the extinguishing agents associated with each classification of fire. There are four different classifications. Class A fires are solid materials such as wood, plastics, textiles, and their products: paper, housing, and clothing and to extinguish a Class A fire you have to use foam, water, or a dry chemical. Class B fires are flammable
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Journal of Civil Engineering (IEB), 32 (1) (2004) 35-45 Fire hazard categorization and risk assessment for Dhaka city in GIS framework Md. Jobair B. Alam and George N. Baroi1 Department of Civil Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh Received in final revised form 13 December 2003 Abstract Occurrence of fire incidences is a common phenomenon in Dhaka city, particularly in dry season. Fire break out in slums, garment factories and small manufacturing
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will become familiar with the home's electrical systems and could discover problems before they become emergencies. Specialization When you hire an electrician, you should understand what his specialty is. Many companies have specializations like commercial or
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Examination Paper of Safety Management 1 IIBM Institute of Business Management IIBM Institute of Business Management Examination Paper MM.100 Safety Management Section A: Objective Type (30 marks) This section consists of multiple choice & Short Notes type questions. Answer all the questions. Part one carries 1 mark each & Part Two carries 5 marks each. Part One Multiple choices 1. In the 5’S to good housekeeping leading to cleaner, better & safety workplace,
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you Use this Module ............................................................................................... 3 LESSON 1 – Use and Maintenance of Cleaning Tools and Equipment............ 4 - 25 LESSON 2 - Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedures ................ 26 - 61 LESSON 3 – Maintain an Effective Relationship with Clients/Customers ..... 62 - 89 Answer Keys ................................................................................................................
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.......................................................................................................... 10 3.4 Transformer Installation................................................................................................... 11 3.5 Electrical Installation ....................................................................................................... 12 3.6 Central Control Equipment Installation
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0 Introduction Management of Fire Safety Procedures is an integral part of Safety management on ship. Fire Safety management procedure is the action on Fire Safety plan which are the collection of procedures and recorded information about the safety of various fire installations and the relevant procedures of fire safety. Fire safety management plan ensures acceptable standards relating to fire safety and the adherence and the standard maintenance. The safety plans provide, manage and maintain a
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CHILD SAFETY MESSAGES | CURIOSITY DOESN'T JUST KILL CATS KEEP MATCHES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN | CHILDREN CAN'T PLAY WITH MATCHES IF THEY CAN'T FIND THEM | IT'S ADULTS THAT LEAVE MATCHES IN THE REACH OF CHILDREN | DON'T LEAVE MATCHES AND LIGHTERS LYING AROUND FOR LITTLE HANDS TO FIND | FIRE FACT MESSAGES | FIRE IS THE 3RD LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY | 300,000 PEOPLE ARE INJURED ANNUALLY BY FIRE PRACTICE FIRE SAFETY | WHEN ASLEEP YOU CAN'T SMELL SMOKE ACTUALLY
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