Duration
Half day
Group Size
Maximum 8 learners
Who should attend
The course is for anyone needing to learn about current fire regulations and receive instruction and experience in operating fire extinguishers. It is suitable for employees who are designated to be Fire Wardens, or who have responsibilities to ensure that their employers are complying with current legislation relating to fire precautions.
Pre-requisites
None. Recommended for ALL employees
Course aims
The course is aimed at all staff and is designed specifically to promote fire safety within the workplace. It will demonstrate the causes of fire and introduce safe working practices.It will provide the employees with the knowledge and understanding on what to do in the event of a fire in the workplace and the steps to take to prevent this from happening.
Course Objectives:
On completion of the session learners will have an understanding of:
- Fire legislation
- Action on discovering a fire
- Behaviour of fire and smoke
- Chemistry of combustion
- Behaviour of fire and smoke
- Fire drills
- Properties and recognition of extinguishers
- Use of extinguishers
- Sprinkler systems
Certification: Delegates will take a short written test and complete a practical assessment on the use of fire extinguishers. Successful delegates will receive a training certificate and photo ID card.
