To provide students with the necessary technical knowledge to perform the maintenance of fire extinguishers
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Individuals responsible for fire extinguisher’s maintenance or those responsible for the supervision of maintenance work
None
At the end of the course the students will: • prepare and organize the work, according to the company procedures, technical specifications and health and safety regulations • perform the maintenance of fire extinguishers, using tools and equipments appropriate to the maintenance and fire extinguishers type: • identify and classify the fire extinguishers, in order to define the type of maintenance to be performed • collect and record the identification data of fire extinguishers, e.g. Type of fire extinguisher, serial number, date of the last maintenance/recharge, etc. • check and rectify the status of the fire extinguishers components • check the body of the fire extinguisher • recharge the fire extinguisher using the appropriate fire extinguishant • close and pressurize (if necessary) the fire extinguisher, in accordance with the manufacturer´s instructions and relevant standards • verify the fire extinguisher, fit the seal and attach the label maintenance • ensure the maintenance and upkeep of the machines and tools used in the fire extinguisher maintenance • fill the maintenance report
Theory: • European and national regulations • Standards and specifications • Combustion principles and fire classes • Types and operation of fire extinguishers • Technology and construction materials • Service life and maintenance frequency • Rejection criteria of fire extinguishers • Planning of fire extinguisher maintenance • Health and safety • Inspection, maintenance and recharging • Records Pratice: • Use of tools and equipments • Inspection, maintenance and recharging of fire extinguishers • Records
Written and a compulsory practical examination
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