Stepping into Management Knowledge

Health and Safety

1.20

Safe Use of Gas Appliances

PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING EXERCISE: To ensure safe use of the gas appliances in the kitchen area

TRAINING AIDS:

TRAINING METHOD: This is a theory training exercise and should be used in conjunction with Training Short 1.06 (Chemical Safety). The trainer should talk through the below and ask questions to ascertain understanding. Trainees should sign the training shorts record once completed session.

Gas safety is important in our businesses to ensure that employees use the equipment safely, know how to identify issues and know how to turn off the gas supply in an emergency such as a fire.

Key Risks – incomplete combustion causes

Cutting off the gas supply in case of an emergency:  Know the location of the gas safety shut off valve in your kitchen (it will look similar to picture)  It may be part of the Extract control panel or a separate push button.  Ensure it is clearly visible, easy to reach and not obstructed in any way by equipment or other items  In an emergency the Gas can be cut off by hitting the red button.

 The gas supply to each appliance can also be turned off using the Isolation Valve. Turn the handle so it is 90 degrees to the pipe

Gas appliances should be secured to the wall using a chain or wire, to prevent pipes being disconnected when equipment is moved for cleaning.  If chain/wire is not present or incorrectly fitted, report the fault to your manager Gas pipework to oven should be in a suitable safe condition, off the floor, with no kinks, cracks or splits to pipe  In event of discovering a fault, turn off gas supply and DO NOT USE the equipment –Report fault to your manager

Safety Assurance March 2016

H&S Training 1.20