Aim
To give candidates a solid appreciation of Fire hazards, prevention and control methods and a working background to The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997. Candidates will have the chance to use fire extinguishers in a controlled environment and have practice in formulating fire procedures.
Who should attend
Organisations concerned that their staff should have training to use fire fighting equipment and any workplace that uses, stores, or supplies flammable materials should consider this course. It is a HSE requirement that staff should know what precautionary measures can be made to prevent fire and what skills and equipment is available should the need arise.
Benefits
Once individuals are trained in the dangers associated with Fire and what equipment is available for their use, fire hazards become controllable. Fire wardens, and other trained staff will become more aware of how fires start thus maintaining a safe working environment. Should a fire happen, trained personnel will be at hand to prevent situations becoming major issues and limit potential damage to expensive stock.
Syllabus
- Course Introduction, registration welcome & domestics
- What is Fire safety Training
- Course Objectives
- Fire hazards and causes
- Video and discussion, Electrical equipment, Chemicals & Heaters
- Prevention of fire risk
- Working safely (following instructions
- Storing refuse
- Maintaining equipment
- Handling flammable materials
- Fire precaution regulations 1992
- Fire safety responsibilities, Fire Safety Managers, Inspections and testing
- Fire fighting equipment
- Types of extinguishers (Halon, co2, water, powder etc), Blankets, Beaters
- Fire procedures and alarms (to client requirements)
- Fire drills, Alarms and exits, Signs
- Evacuation procedure
- Formulation of fire procedures
Teaching strategies & methods
The course combines tutorials & demonstrations with student centred methods such as groupwork, case studies, question & answer sessions, skill demonstrations & practice. 
