022/2021: ImpactPro Gas Detectors
Our current stock of ImpactPro gas detectors are coming due for their 6-monthly service.
Our current stock of ImpactPro gas detectors are coming due for their 6-monthly service.
Action
All operational personnel are to:
inspect their Level 2 gloves for wear and tear
check the fit of their gloves using the PPE Inspection and maintenance guide
complete SMS Task: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quarterly Check.
Urgently check the circlip fasteners on the pawl arrester device on the AS aluminium trussed 10.5 & 14m (464) rescue ladders as detailed below.
This notice is to provide a reminder around preparing landing zones, and raising awareness around potential hazards, including fixed or unsecured objects that could become dislodged due to pressure from rotor wash.If you experience a near miss or accident from rotor wash, enter the event into Safe@Work
Action
Remove any in-line valves used for airbags that are not fitted with a relief valve and return them to your Region Equipment Coordinator. Note that the new Sava relief/shut-off valves are fitted with a bleed valve that must be closed when the airbag is inflated.
ActionCorrect procedure must be followed when returning contaminated garments to TotalCare for cleaning, repair or replacement. This National Safety Notice replaces National Notice 023/2016. Situation
The correct procedure when returning contaminated garments to TotalCare is detailed in the Uniform and PPE Equipment Manual N2 TM.
Check all standpipes. If any are found to have welded barrels they are to be removed immediately from service and the Region Equipment Coordinator is to be contacted for a replacement.
Continue to make sure cleansing wipes are on all trucks for personal decontamination on the incident ground.
Ensure all personnel take care when operating appliance bay doors.
ActionCommunicate this notice to all personnel. SituationFire and Emergency has trailers with two different size of couplings – 1 7/8” and 50mm. It is essential that the tow ball on the towing vehicle is the same size as the coupling on each trailer being towed.