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
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