AIMS
To understand responsibilities and protocol regarding Fire Safety
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by Fire Safety
- Recognise the common causes of fire
- Be aware of the legislation surrounding Fire Safety
- Understand methods of preventing fires
- Recognise the importance of PAT testing
- 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
- Statistics
- Most Common Causes of Fire
- The Fire Triangle
Fire Equipment
- Fire Extinguishers & Fire Blankets
- Water
- Fire Doors
- Fire Alarms and Lights
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- COSHH
- The Smoking Acts
- The Fire Acts
Responding to a Fire
- Raising the Alarm and Evacuate
- RACE
- Grab Bag
- Sweep the Door
How to Avoid Fires
- Create Smoking Areas
- Portable Appliance Testing
- Electrical Safety
- Other Preventative Measures
Fire Evacuation
- Full and Zonal Evacuation
- Fire Drills
Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire Risks and Hazards
- What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
- Hazards
- PEEPS
- Reporting Risks
Case Studies
- The Bradford Fire Disaster
- How Quickly Fire Spreads
Roles and Responsibilities
- Employee Responsibilities
- Home's Responsibilities
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.