Fire Safety for Safety Personnel

TM 112

Organisational Scenario

Why is this course useful?

The subject matter of this course will improve the delegates appreciation of the importance of fire prevention at their place of work.

Anticipated Delegate Profile

Who else will be on this course?

This course is for fire safety managers.

Stated Learning Objectives

What will I learn?

• By the end of the course delegates will be able to:
• State three elements required to support combustion.
• State the causes of fire and their effects.
• Describe the classification of fires and name the appropriate extinguishing agents.
• Describe methods of fire prevention and control.
• Explain the importance of good housekeeping.

Development Areas

Course Content

• The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
• Nature of fire/causes of fire.
• Growth and spread of fire and fire hazards.
• Classification of fires and extinguishing agents.
• Video "Fire Control".
• Fire safety policy.
• Insurance requirements.
• Fire Marshals/Wardens.
• Fire alarm/detection systems.
• Sprinkler systems explained.
• Automatic fire extinguishing systems.
• Fire routine notices.
• Disabled people requirements.
• In case of fire procedure.
• Bomb threat policy.
• Fire fighting equipment - maintenance and selection.
• Staff training requirements.
• Fire safety signage.
• Housekeeping audits.
• Fire safety inspections, fires/smoke stop doors.
• New "Places of Work" Fire Regulations.

PRACTICAL & QUESTION PAPERS