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Fire Fighter Appointment

This document outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a firefighter appointed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. Key duties include responding to fire emergencies, maintaining fire safety equipment, and conducting inspections of emergency escape routes. The appointee must also undergo training and participate in biannual evacuation drills.

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Fire Fighter Appointment

This document outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a firefighter appointed under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. Key duties include responding to fire emergencies, maintaining fire safety equipment, and conducting inspections of emergency escape routes. The appointee must also undergo training and participate in biannual evacuation drills.

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FIRE FIGHTER

Document Title ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WORKPLACES 9(1) AND


GENERAL SAFETY REGULATION 2.

Applicable Company Document Revisio Issue Date Element


Number n number

Mzankomo Consulting 1 14/05/2024

Approval Name Job Title Signature Date

Document Owner

Approved by

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 1993


FIRE FIGHTER
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR WORKPLACES 9(1) AND GENERAL SAFETY
REGULATION 2.

……………………………………………………………………
(Appointee’s Name)

I,………………………………the (Legislative reference of appointment) appointee of


(Appointer’s Area) hereby appoint you…………………………………as the Section 8(2)
(i) appointee for (Responsible Area).

A) In terms of this designation you are required to ensure that the duties as follows being carried
out:

1. In case of an emergency where the building has to be evacuated due to fire you are
responsible for:

 the classification of the fire to ensure that the correct method of extinguishing being used
 assess the situation to determine when and what actions to take

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2. Only respond on command of the Evacuation team leader to re-enter a building.
3. Identification of correct fire equipment and places where the likelihood of fire occurs.
4. Ensure and maintain good housekeeping.
5. Ensure that you familiarize yourself with the operation of the fire fighting equipment in your
department.
6. Carry out inspections of the emergency escape routes to make sure that they are not
obstructed.
7. Report any unserviceable or damaged fire fighting equipment in your area to your
supervisor.
8. Basic fire awareness within your department.

The evacuation procedure will be practiced twice a year, the dates and times of such practices
will be communicated to you.

You are required to report any deviations of the above-mentioned instructions to (Section 16(2)
Appointee or the CEO)………………………………………………………

You will be required to undergo training in order to ensure that you can complete your tasks
successfully.

Your appointment is valid from (Start Date)………………………………………….

…………………………………….. ………………………………
(Appointer’s Signature) Date

Kindly confirm your acceptance of this appointment by completing the following:

ACCEPTANCE

I,…………………………………… understand the implications of the appointment as


detailed above and confirm my acceptance.

………………………………. ……………………………………
(Appointee’s Signature) Date

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