Who should attend?
Suitable for people 18 years and over.
This course is designed for all staff as part of their fire safety awareness, designated fire marshals and to make staff aware of the Design, Use & Limitations of a fire extinguisher.
Duration of Course
2-4 hrs AM or PM
Course content includes:
- Recognise the cost of fire
- Fire safety legislation
- The chemistry of fire
- Common causes of fire
- Action on discovering a fire
- Fire safety precautions & prevention
- Fire drills and evacuation
- Design, use & Limitations of fire extinguishers
Training is necessary:
- Whenever staff are employed or transferred to the premises
- When alterations have been made to the emergency plan or any of the fire prevention, fire safety and fire protection measures;
- When staff members’ responsibilities or working methods have changes
- To ascertain the effects of any changes in the risks to staff or other persons
- in ensuring that staff are aware of the measures to safeguard their personal safety and the safety of others
- if any staff are expected to assist persons with a disability on the premises, and
- if a member of staff is to become a ‘responsible person’ fire marshal or duty manager
- The repetition of training is extremely important and should take place within the hours of business.
- The training you implement should be able to support the work of your fire safety manager, the fire safety strategy and emergency plan.
Please Note
Relevant authorities may wish to see proof of your training efforts by examining your training records.
Qualification
Fire Safety Awareness certificate issued by Phoenix & Qualsafe, valid for 2 years.
Pre-requisites
The willingness to improve their fire awareness
Please Make sure to read the Read the Rules & Regulations