Fire and safety guards
Job discription
Differing from the traditional reactive fire watcher, the fire & safety guard has a pro-active approach towards his activities.
Duties
Duties include:
- Supervising of personnel during high risk jobs;
- Monitoring the execution of safe systems of work (SOP, TRA and PTW);
- Performing atmospheric testing ( EX/OX/TOX);
- Inspecting of tools and equipment to ensure they are fit for purpose and certification is correct and up to date;
- Supervising of lifting jobs, enclosed spaces entry and hot work;
- Reactive actions during medical and fire emergencies;
- Reporting of incidents and non-conformities to his designated supervisor;
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Suspending work when the situation dictates this.