Fire Safety in the Workplace – Newcastle

Fire Safety in the Workplace – What’s Included?

On completion of the Fire Safety in the Workplace Course the candidate will:

• Determine a fire evacuation plan in emergency situations
• Cogitate a fire escape plan in a fire emergency
• Be aware of workplace fire safety
• Be aware of fire safety duties under the law
• Be able to raise an alarm in the event of fire
• Identify and be able to use a range of portable fire extinguishers
• Be aware of the procedures to follow on hearing a fire alarm
• Be aware of the procedures to follow on discovering a fire
• Be aware of how to prevent fire or limit its impact.

Fire Safety in the Workplace – Detailed Programme

• Fire evacuation plan I – actions to be taken on discovering a fire
• Fire evacuation plan II – actions to be taken on hearing a fire alarm
• Relevant fire escape plans
• Fire behaviour – fire development and spread
• Practical extinguisher operation
• Means of reducing risk of fire:
  • Fire doors
  • Information signs
  • Fire detection
  • Emergency lighting
  • Emergency exit routes
  • Fire extinguishers.