Course description
Fire Safety training is a legal requirement for all staff. This course explains the proactive actions which can be taken to reduce the chances of a fire starting and also the reactive measures undertaken to reduce the potential spread of fire to allow us to evacuate effectively.
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Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at all staff throughout the health and social care sector, in particular
- Existing staff to update existing knowledge
- New starters to the organisation
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Objectives
- Understand the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
- Know the fire hazards in the working environment
- Be aware of the significant findings of relevant fire risk assessments
- Be able to practice and promote fire prevention
- Be aware of basic fire safety and local fire safety protocols including staff responsibilities during a fire incident
- Know the means of raising the fire alarm and the actions to take on hearing the fire alarm
- Know instinctively and describe the right action to take if fire breaks out or smoke is detected
- Be familiar with the different types of fire extinguishers, state their use and identify the safety precautions associated with their use
- Understand the importance of being familiar with evacuation procedures and associated escape routes
Training Course Content
- Legislation
- Fire Statistics
- Fire Triangle
- Smoke & Toxicity
- Prevention & Protection
- Sources of Ignition
- Evacuating Patients
- Evacuating procedures
- Fire Extinguishers
- Fire Classes
Expenses
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