Modules
1.Fires in the workplace
2.Fire safety standards
3.Protecting people and property
4.Fire risk assessments
5.The role of the fire warden
Aims
The aim of the course is to improve the fire safety knowledge of anyone involved in the management of fire safety in any workplace. This includes supervisors, team leaders, fire wardens (marshals) and staff working in any areas where there is a potential risk of fire.
Learning Outcomes
Learners will understand:
- The causes and effects of workplace fires
- Fire Safety Standards
- The measures to be put in place to protect people and property
- The purpose and use of fire risk assessments
- The role of the Fire Warden.
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Introduction
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Module 2 –Fire Safety Standards
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Module 3 – Protecting People and Property
- Module 3 – Protecting People and Property
- Fire detection equipment
- Sounding a warning in case of fire
- Physical factors
- Means of Escape
- Extinguishing fire
- Can you identify the type of fire from the symbol?
- Types of Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Extinguishers – Water
- Fire Extinguishers – Foam
- Fire Extinguishers – Powder
- Fire Extinguishers – Carbon Dioxide
- Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical
- Fire Extinguishers – Blanket
- Information on Fire Extinguishers
- Operating Fire Extinguishers
- Firefighting
- Do not attempt to fight the fire if:
- Which type of Fire Extinguisher to use?
- Fixed installations
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Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment
- Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Definitions
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Risk Assessment – the 5 steps
- Fire Hazards (1) – Sources of Ignition
- People at Risk
- Evaluate, and act (1)
- Evaluate, and act (2)
- Evaluate, and act (3)
- Evaluate, and act (4)
- Record, Plan and Train
- Review
- What do you need to know regarding fire procedures?
- Action in the event of fire
- Action in the event of fire
- Action in the event of fire – Fire Assembly Point
- Fire prevention – contractors
- Fire prevention
- Daily Fire Safety Checks
- Weekly Fire Safety Checks
- Monthly Fire Safety Checks
- 6-Monthly Fire Safety Checks
- Fire Signage and Symbols
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Module 5 – Role of the Fire Warden