FIRE SUPPRESSION GASES-INERGEN USE RISK ASSESSMENT

This risk assessment for the Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen Use will help you how to assess the Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen related health and safety-related consequences and other critical health issues and their control measures.  

Activity

• Discharge, Removal,
• Installation,
• Handling,
• Maintenance, and Testing of Inergen
• Cylinders and Complete system

Potential Hazards

Route of Exposure

• Inhalation
• Skin
• Eyes
• Injection
• Ingestion
• It is possible that the victim may not be well aware of asphyxiation.
• Discharge pipework is likely to be cold too.
• Not contemplated a likely course of the exposure

Exposure Affects

• High concentration may cause asphyxiation. 
• Symptoms may include loss of mobility/conscience.
• Toxicological 
• People at Risk
• Site Workers / Staff/Visitors/tenants/sub-contractors/Third-parties service providers etc.

Action to be taken to Reduce Risk

• High concentrations may cause asphyxiation.  
• Symptoms may include loss of mobility/consciousness. 
• Immediately remove the victim to an uncontaminated area wearing Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).  
• The victim must provide with proper rest and warmth. 
• Call a doctor.
• Apply artificial respiration if breathing stopped.
• The Compressed Gas directed at the human skin can penetrate into the body through small wounds or even penetrate the skin, causing ill-health and fatal injuries. 
• Look for medical advice immediately.
• Ingestion is not treated as a potential route of exposure.
• Cylinders to be located only in well-ventilated areas Oxygen detection is required where the risk of release of asphyxiating gases exists.
• The pressurized system should be regularly checked for leaks
• Eye protection to be worn.
• Gloves to be worn
• Gas Cylinders only to be handled or moved with transport and recoil caps securely fitted 
• Safety data sheet available.

Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Eye Protection
• Overall/clothing
• Gloves
• Mask/respirator
• Safety Shoes

 Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen Use Risk Assessment 

 Fire Suppression Gases-Inergen Use Risk Assessment