Bus Safety and Compliance > Bus Management Information System (MIS) > Bus Fire Extinguisher Procedure
Authorised by Chief Executive Officer
Revised Date: 4 October 2024
Fire extinguishers bi-annual testing
There is a fire extinguisher in each bus. All fire extinguishers are checked by an external company bi-annually and recorded in the Essential Services cabinet located in the main entrance Lalor St. Buses are to be available at Lalor St for fire extinguisher testing.
Fire extinguishers pre-trip inspection
Fire Extinguishers are to be checked by the Bus Safety Worker and defects recorded in the Bus Daily Pre-Trip Check Form BSF-04. Bus drivers are to check the following:
For the extinguisher to be classified as being in the “ready to use” condition:
•Each fire extinguisher should be fitted with a safety pin and security tie
•The tag is to be in date
•The indicator needle should be in the green section
Any faults must be documented and addressed in:
•BSF-04 Bus Daily Pre-Trip Check Form
•Vehicle Maintenance and Defect Register K:\Admin\Vehicles\Vehicle Maintenance & Defect Register\
Any ‘Action required’ must be reported to and addressed by Manager and OH&S Representative
Related Policies, Procedures and Documents:
Bus Daily Pre-trip Check Form BSF-04
Vehicle Maintenance and Defect Register - K:\Admin\Vehicles\Vehicle Maintenance & Defect Register\