Course Info

This course has been designed with the core aim of creating a confident person to take charge in an emergency and for those overseeing Fire Safety and requiring a good overall knowledge of legal requirements, procedures and best practice.  It will enable staff to manage a fire or other similar emergency efficiently and effectively to meet the legal requirements. 

Course Duration

4 hours

Course Contents

The legal requirements (The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005) in relation to fire safety issues. Basic fire science including classification of fires, fire triangle and methods of fire spread. Emergency evacuation procedures and human behaviour in the event of an emergency and how to control it. Fire prevention measures available within the work environment including detection and warning systems Identifying the types and uses of safety equipment available within the workplace. How to safely and effectively use portable fire-fighting equipment in a passive classroom environment. The dangers of tackling fires and the use of extinguishers and other associated equipment such as fire blankets

 

Certification

Successful candidates will be issued with a certificate of attendance entitled:
Workplace Fire Marshall
Certificates will be valid for 1 year