This ½ day course gives employees with fire safety responsibilities sufficient information to enable them to operate effectively and efficiently. Assessment will be by means of a short written test.
Who should attend?
Employees who have responsibilities in the event of an emergency at work
Duration
½ day
Aims
To enable employees with responsibilities in the event of an emergency to effecively discharge their duties.
Objectives
On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:
identify the causes of fire;
understand how to operate fire fighting equipment;
identify hazards and implement control measures;
assist the employer in the evacuation procedures;
appreciate human behaviour in emergency situations.
Course content
Principles of fire
Theory of fire extinction
Types and method of operation of fire fighting equipment
