Rapid Spray Fire Fighting Unit Operators Handbook
Rapid Spray Equipment by Rapid Spray
REVA 19/03/2019
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PRODUCT RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK
HAZARDS
RISK
CONTROL MEASURES
Partially fill the tank
with water, start the
motor and test the
fire unit
Manual handling;
slips, trips or falls;
petrol; fumes;
fingers
jammed
Medium Concentrate on task; follow safe manual
handling techniques; don’t lift
on your own if >20kg, bend knees and
keep back straight; keep fingers clear;
keep unit at least 8m away from
overhead powerlines; fire extinguisher
nearby; follow warning stickers on
tank; wear PPE for petrol and fumes –
mask and gloves
Check weather
conditions
and select the
appropriate PPE to
suit the chemicals
to
be used (if
applicable)
Manual handling;
slips; trips or falls
Low
Put on PPE as per the chemical
requirements in the Material Safety
Data Sheet – coveralls, gloves, safety
footwear, glasses and respirator;
follow safe manual handling
techniques: don’t life on your own if
> 20kg, bend knees and keep back
straight
Mix chemicals (if
applicable) and fill
fire fighting unit
As above; spray
drift,
chemical spillage,
emission or vapours
or flammability;
weather; untrained
visitors
Medium As above; user trained in the state’s
chemical mixing administration course
eg: Chem Cert; follow the relevant
Environmental Protection Authority
requirements; fire extinguisher present;
keep visitors away from the job unless
wearing full PPE
Use fire fighter unit
As above; loss of
load; heat and cold;
noise; exceed load;
limit of vehicle;
hose entanglement;
exhaust fumes;
terrain and slopes;
run over by unit
High
As above; wear clothes to suit heat and
cold; wear hearing protection if noise
>85dba; follow the manufacturer’s safe
operation instructions for the vehicle and
the spray unit; don’t overload – water
weighs 1kg for every 1 litre; secure load to
vehicle; keep hose tidy; put
brakes on
Clean up,
maintenance &
storage
As above
Low
As above; continue to wear PPE for
clean up; store unit in a dry, well
ventilated area
