Our Fire Safety Awareness training will prove invaluable in protecting your staff and company. This Fire Safety Awareness course is designed to; raise awareness of fire hazards in the workplace, explain how to respond in the event of a fire emergency, explain how to select and use the correct fire extinguisher depending on the type of fire.
Who should is this Fire Safety Awareness course:
Basic Fire Safety Awareness training is a legal requirement that must be provided by all employers. This course meets all requirements from HIQA.
Relevant H&S Legislation:
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
- Fire Services Act 1981 – 2003 (Code of Practice)
- Building Control Act 2007
- Building Regulations 1997 – 2010
- Building Control Regulations 1997 – 2009
- Common Law
On completion of this course the participants will be able to:
- Describe the chemistry of the fire
- Identify fire hazards in the workplace
- Use and maintain portable fire extinguishers
- Assist in the management of evacuation procedures and drills
Fire Safety Awareness Course Content:
- Fire Safety Legislation
- Nature of fire
- Flammable Substances and Ignition Sources
- Fire Prevention
- Extinguishing Fires
- Safety and Warning Signs
- Fire Procedures
- Fire Drills
The aim of our courses is to provide participants with a greater awareness and understanding of the threat posed by fire; their personal responsibility in preventing an outbreak of fire where they work and what action should be taken in the event of a fire.
Training can be tailored to suit the requirements of the day to day running of your business.
Duration:
3 hours
Maximum Participants:
15 participants per course
Prerequisites:
There are currently no prerequisites for this course. Students must be proficient in English such that they read and understand safety instructions detailed on Fire Extinguishers.
Fire Safety Awareness CPD Accreditation & Certification:
Donegal Safety Services are now an approved CPD training provider and our Fire Safety Awareness training is CPD Accredited.
Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a certificate issued by Donegal Safety Services which has 3 CPD credits.
Training Delivery and Assessment :
Training is facilitated through engaging presentations, video examples, and interactive discussions, ensuring that participants fully understand the material. There is also a supervised demonstration at the end of the session where all participants are given the opportunity to use a fire extinguisher.
Learner skill and knowledge will be continually assessed throughout the duration of the course. In addition Learners will complete a learning questionnaire.
If you would like further information on this course or any of the other courses we offer please contact us today.