In 2013, there was reports of over 22,000 building fires with 350 deaths. Although figures are dropping, there is still a lot to learn about the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace. This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand those risks and how to control and act upon any likely hazards. A great addition to your CV to show your commitment to health and safety at work, this programme is also beneficial for general knowledge. Completed online with auto-marked assessments, this programme can be completed in your own time.
- Place of study: Learn from home
- Type of course: Online distance learning course with no exams
- Course duration: An average of 2 hours.
- Full customer service support will be provided throughout the course.
Within this Fire Safety Principles training, learners will cover the following:
Section 1: Fire hazards and risks
In this section, your learners will learn about how fires are caused in the workplace, the fire triangle, hazards during or after a fire and the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.
Section 2: Controlling fire risks
This section will build your learners’ knowledge of identifying and controlling fire hazards at work. You will also learn what is meant by the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards and will look at typical components of this. The principles of extinguishing fires will be covered, along with the use of portable firefighting equipment and fixed firefighting systems.
Section 3: Fire safety management
On completing this section, your learners will understand the duties of employers and employees in relation to workplace fire safety, how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection and the stages of a fire risk assessment.
Section 4: The role of the Fire Warden
In this section, your learners will work towards an understanding of the role and function of the Fire Warden and the contents of a fire safety briefing.
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