FIRE FIGHTING CO-ORDINATOR

LEGAL REFERENCE – Environmental regulations for workplaces 9(2)

9.Fire precautions and means of egress.

(2) Having regard to the size, construction and location of the workplace, and the amount and type of flammable articles used, handled, or stored on the pemises, an employer shall provide on the premises an adequate supply of suitable fire-fighting equipment at strategic locations or as may be recommended by the fire chief of the llocal authority concerned, and such equipment shall be maintained in a good working order.

EXPLANATION:

To assist the employer in identifying what needs to be done, both in terms of fire prevention and fire fighting, it is suggested that a fire-fighting co-ordinator be appointed, especially for larger workplaces.

Any fire fighters and members of fire fighting teams will report directly to the appointed co-ordinator.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, ACT 85 OF 1993

ERW 9(2) – FIRE FIGHTING CO-ORDINATOR

APPOINTMENT

I,______, the 16.2 appointee of (area), hereby appoint you, ______, as the fire fighting co-ordinator for (area)______.

In terms of this appointment you are required to ensure the following, regarding fire fighting measures:

1that a sufficient number of suitable persons are identified and trained as fire fighters and that refresher/advanced fire fighting training is arranged from time-to-time to meet the requirements of abovementioned area;

2that a fire fighting team be established and appointed accordingly – suitable, practical exercises must be arranged (quarterly/six monthly/annually), where possible with the aid of the local emergency services, in which the existing fire fighting measures are tested for efficiency; and

3in case of a workplace emergency fire fighters/fire fighting team membersmust report to you and in liaison with the emergency controller (name)______, you must establish the cause of action and give the necessary command;

For abovementioned area to be able to prove compliance with the above-mentioned requirements, you are further required to maintain records in respect of (1) and (2) above.

Any difficulties which you may experience in the execution of this appointment must be discussed with me/(name of alternative person)______immediately.

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ACCEPTANCE

I,______understand the implications of the appointment as detailed above and confirm my acceptance thereof.

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Rig asseblief alle korrespondensie aan die Direkteur/Please address all correspondence to the Director
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