AIMS
To gain understanding of the responsibilities of a Fire Marshal
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Understand what is meant by Fire Safety
- Recognise the common causes of fires
- Be aware of the legislation surrounding Fire Safety
- Understand methods of preventing fires
- Recognise the importance of PAT testing
- Know how to keep electrical items safe to use
- Identify fire risks and hazards
- Know how to undertake a Fire Risk Assessments
- Understand how to create and implement a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan
- Recognise the importance of reporting fire risks
- Understand how fire safety equipment operates
- Know how to respond to a fire
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of Fire Marshals
- Know how to implement Full and Zonal Evacuations
- Recognise the importance of Fire Drills
- Know your responsibilities and those of your employer
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Introduction to Fire Safety
- Facts and Statistics
- The Most Common Causes of Fire
- The Fire Triangle
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
- COSHH
- The Smoking Acts
- The Fire Acts
Responding to a Fire
- Raising the Alarm
- Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish
- Means of Escape
- Relative and Ultimate Safety
- Grab Bag
- Sweep the Door
How to Avoid Fires
- Electrical Safety
- Other preventative Measures
- Practical Task - Electrical Safety Check
- Practical Task - Cleanliness Check
Fire Evacuation
- Full Safety Briefing
- Full Evacuation
- Zonal Evacuation
- Fire Drills
- Fire Panel Demonstration
- Fire Exit Safety Check
Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire Risks and Hazards
- What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
- Hazards
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS)
- Practical Task - PEEPS Folder Check
Ski Pads
- Safety
- Preparing the Ski Pad
- Transferring onto the Ski Pad
- Ski Pad Demonstration
Fire Equipment
- Fire extinguishers
- Practical Task - Fire Extinguisher Safety Check
- Fire Blankets
- Practical Task - Fire Blanket Demonstration
- Water
- Fire Doors
- Fire Door Safety Check
- Fire Alarms and Lights
Case Studies
- The Bradford Fire Disaster
Roles and Responsibilities
- Fire Marshals
- Your Employer
- Employee Responsibilities
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