Fire Safety
“75% of businesses that suffer a fire never open again.”
Benefits
A workplace fire can easily turn into a tragic disaster with far-reaching consequences for any business. Whether you are a Fire Marshall, manager or simply a member of staff it is everyone’s responsibility to take fire safety seriously.
Aim
To help stand understand and fulfil their obligation for Fire Safety in the workplace.
Objectives
By the end of the training you will be able to…
- Describe the nature of fire and the ‘fire triangle’
- List the three methods by which fire can spread
- Identify means of reducing the risk of fire at work
- Describe the steps to be taken in the event of fire at work
Content
- Principal of Fire and Explosion…
- The concept of the fire triangle
- Ignition
- How fire spreads
- Classification of fires, and fire fighting equipment
- Video - Action in the Event of Fire
- Causes and Prevention of Fires…
- Convection, Conduction, Radiation
- Safety of People in the Event of Fire…
- The role of the Fire Marshal
- Detection and Warning
- Smoke Spread
- Means of Escape & Fire Drill
- Video - Extinguishing Fires at Work
- Audit and Risk Assessment - Assessing Fire Risk
Duration
1 day
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