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Module Lessons
Health and Safety and Industry Practices
Health and Safety Legislation Overview
Employer and Employee Duties
Risk Assessments
Method Statements & Permits
Identifying Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Lead Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory and Hearing Protection
Manual Handling
Emergency Response & First Aid
Electrical Safety on Site
Safe Isolation of Electricity
Bottled Gases
Oxyacetylene Equipment
Fire Safety
Working at Height (Ladders)
Scaffolds and MEWPs
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Lesson Overview
Fire is a major hazard during plumbing activities that involve hot work such as soldering and welding. Understanding combustion principles, fire classifications, extinguisher types, and safe emergency procedures is essential to protect life and property on site.
Learning Objectives
Identify the three elements of the fire triangle and explain the three methods of extinguishing a fire.
Classify the six categories of fire and select the correct portable fire extinguisher based on its colour-coded identification panel.
Apply safe hot work site practices and demonstrate the P.A.S.S. technique when using a portable fire extinguisher.
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