Brief Introduction
Develop fire safety knowledge in order to reduce the risk of fire, and take on the correct actions in the event of fireDescription
Employers are legally required by Fire Safety Regulations (e.g. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - UK) to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace. This course provides you with the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire in the workplace.
NB: It is the legal duty of every employee to work together to reduce the risk of fire.
The Course takes approximately 1 to 2 hours - depending on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.
The sections are set within simple understandable headings.
The 5 Parts of the course are split into:
Part 1: Fire Science & how a fire behaves.
Part 2: Human behaviour - How people react to a fire.
Part 3: Legislation - Understanding your legal duty & responsibility.
Part 4: Risk Assessments - Whats in a Fire Risk Assessment
Part 5: Developing your Fire Plan - Managing your fire safety duty.
Assessment: Quiz
Methodology of Learning
Theoretical lessons through e-platforms: powerpoint, youtube, web references, video
This style of delivery makes the course both memorable and enjoyable for participants, ensuring long-term learning.
Voluntary Assessment:
Develop your individual risk assessment - Fire Plan
Certificate issued on completion by
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Requirements
- Requirements
- No previous knowledge is required
Knowledge
- State current fire legislation and the legal duty of employees.
- Have an appreciation of various types of human behaviour in a fire.
- Identify the key elements of fire science - the Triangle of Fire.
- List the key fire safety features of a building
- State various causes of fire
- Describe the action required in the event of a fire
- List the sections within a fire risk assessment.
- Describe a basic fire plan
- Identify the key factors relating to a safe evacuation of a building.
- Have an appreciation of emergency service responsibilities.
- Have an appreciation of the legal duty to co-operate and co-ordinate with others to reduce the risk of fire.