You will, no doubt, be well aware of the potentially devastating effects of fires in the workplace in terms of lives lost, injuries, damage to property and the environment, and to business continuity. You may also be aware that it is believed that most fires are preventable. The importance of fire safety in the workplace is underpinned by health and safety legislation that places a duty on employers to establish policies and procedures and ensure their employees receive appropriate training.

This Fire Safety Training Course is designed for employees who want to develop their basic fire safety awareness in order to assist their employer by undertaking more specific fire safety roles in the workplace to manage fire risk (e.g. as fire wardens/marshals/stewards etc.) Successful candidates will be awarded a national level 2 qualification (Level 5 in Scotland).

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• The hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
• The Fire Triangle
• Types of extinguishers & whent o use them
• How fire risk is controlled in the workplace
• The role of the nominated fire warden
• The principles and practice of fire safety management at work

Duration 

6 hours

Numbers

A maximum of 16 learners.

Assessment

Munltiple Choice question paper.

This course is designed for all employees as an introduction to fire awareness and is an excellent ingredient in the induction programme of new employees.

Syllabus

A range of subjects are covered including:

• The common causes of fire
• The behaviour of fire
• Legislation (brief)
• Responsibilities
• Fire prevention
• What to do if a fire breaks out
• How to use fire extinguishers
• Emergency evacuation procedures

Course Duration

4 hours

Numbers

A maximum of 16 learners.

Assessment

Multiple choice question paper.