Aim/Objectives:
• Provide a sound understanding of fire including the hazards, risks and possible causes of fire in the workplace
• Have a basic understanding of Fire Safety Legislation and the Fire Risk Assessment process
• Examine the various fire precautionary measures provided in the workplace including
• Fire resisting construction
• Compartmentation
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire Signage
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Understand and appreciate the importance of effective fire precautions arrangements including
• General fire prevention
• Good housekeeping
• Action in case of a fire
• Specific roles with the Emergency Action Plan
• Calling the Fire Brigade
• Evacuation procedures
• Understand the various classes of fire, the different types of fire extinguishers available, their correct selection and safe use
• Recognise the role of the Fire Warden including
• Supporting roles with the Emergency Action Plan
• Action in the event of fire
• Fire evacuation
• Fire prevention best practice
• Fire safety training
- Essential record keeping