Description

Designed for all staff working in regulated services.

This course will enable you to understand about the fire risks within your regulated service and what safety measures should be in place to control them. It explains the legal and regulatory responsibilities, the common causes of fires, reducing the risk of fires and how to prevent them. It will also explain what fire safety arrangements are necessary, and the importance of following emergency procedures.

By the end of the course the learner will be able to:

• Recall what is meant by fire safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.Outline the main causes of fires in the workplace.
• Describe the main costs of fires in the workplace for employers, employees and society.
• Identify your duties and responsibilities in relation to fire safety in your regulated service
• Recall the key elements for effective fire risk management in the workplace.
• Outline the principles of fire risk control.
• State how the components of the fire triangle can be used to control fire risks.
• Recognise the difference between active and passive fire risk control measures.
• Outline the basics of practical fire safety.
• Explain the simple checks to ensure fire safety equipment is serviceable and safe to use.