Fire Safety for Fire Wardens/Marshalls (Incl. fire extinguisher practice)

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Employers are legally required by Fire Safety Regulations (The Regulatory Reform Order 2005) to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.

This course is designed for individuals responsible for making arrangements to plan, monitor and review the measures taken to reduce fire risk in any workplace.

About This Course

At the end of the course, delegates will complete a theoretical test. On successful completion of this course, delegates will be issued with a certificate.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
  • Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
  • Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
  • Describe the chemistry of fire
  • Identify the hazards during or after a fire
  • Describe the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
  • State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
  • Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
  • Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
  • Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
  • Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
  • Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely
  • Identify common fixed fire-fighting methods and where they might be used
  • Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
  • Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
  • State the role and responsibilities of fire wardens in the workplace: On a day-to-day basis, during an emergency, and if they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised.
  • Outline the content of a fire safety briefing
  • Practical session for the use of the different fire extinguishers.
    • Course Duration
    4 hours
    Maxiumum Participants
    12 people
    Certificate Type
    Valid for 1 year
    Cost
    £450

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    Please get in touch today to discuss your training needs. The Fire Safety for Fire Wardens/Marshalls (Incl. fire extinguisher practice) covers the following learning outcomes:
    • Outline the duties of employers and employees with respect to fire safety in the workplace
    • Understand the hazards and risks associated with fire in the workplace
    • Explain how fires are caused in the workplace
    • Describe the chemistry of fire
    • Identify the hazards during or after a fire
    • Describe the characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
    • State the different methods used to identify and control fire hazards
    • Define the term ‘means of escape’ in relation to fire hazards
    • Outline typical components for means of escape from fire hazards
    • Describe methods of fire detection and raising the alarm
    • Describe the principle of how fires are extinguished
    • Describe how portable fire-fighting equipment should be used safely
    • Identify common fixed fire-fighting methods and where they might be used
    • Describe the stages involved in a fire risk assessment
    • Understand the role of the nominated fire warden
    • State the role and responsibilities of fire wardens in the workplace: On a day-to-day basis, during an emergency, and if they are not in their designated areas of responsibility when the alarm is raised.
    • Outline the content of a fire safety briefing
    • Practical session for the use of the different fire extinguishers.