Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for the maintenance of fire extinguishers
- Requirement for cartridge operated fire extinguishers maintenance is identified from work requests/instructions and is confirmed
- Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements, including those contained in organisational procedures, are applied throughout the operation
- Technical references, tools and equipment required for the maintenance are identified, acquired and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures
- Safety devices appropriate to the fire extinguisher are installed prior to and on completion of, any maintenance in accordance with organisational procedures
- Maintain fire extinguishers
- Fire extinguishers are inspected in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Relevant maintenance is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures, technical specifications and drawings
- Emergency and contingency procedures are applied in accordance with organisational policy
- Relevant tests are conducted and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures, technical specifications and drawings
- Finalise the maintenance operation
- Fire extinguishers are processed in accordance with the requirements specified in the work request
- Equipment/tools are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Housekeeping procedures are conducted in accordance with workshop requirements
- Documentation and records are maintained in accordance with statutory, organisation and workshop requirements