Maximum Group: 12 People
Course Duration: 1 Day
Participants
This course is appropriate for anyone in a workplace who have been appointed to carry out fire safety tasks. It is particularly suitable for staff who want to develop their basic awareness or undertake specific roles (i.e. fire wardens or marshals). It takes a detailed look at fire hazards and control measures as it provides candidates with an understanding of the key principles of fire safety. It includes fire prevention measures, actions to be taken in the event of a fire breaking out and practical steps for fire safety.
Learning Outcomes
- An understanding of fire risk and fire risk controls
- The principles and practice of fire safety
- The role of the fire warden
Areas Covered
- The causes and effects of fire in the workplace
- Identify the hazards including the products of combustion
- Describe the characteristics of fire and smoke spread
- The costs of fire
- Define and describe means of escape and fire detection, equipment and alarms
- Legal responsibilities
- The fire triangle
- Stages of risk assessment
- How to undertake Fire safety inspections
- Fire warden duties
- Fire safety procedures
- Fire risk control measures
- Reporting processes
- Understanding the importance of induction by fire wardens to new staff to ensure they are aware of alarms, exits and any fire safety features
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