Fire Awareness Training In accordance with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all employees, whether full time or part time, must have fire awareness training. In the order, it states that ideally this training should take place on the day that employee commences employment. This course is nationally accredited which assists you in ensuring that your company is adhering to current legislation. This also helps to protect you if you are in a position of responsibility in regards to ensuring that your employees receive the correct type of bespoke training, in line with current guidelines.
Course Description Delegates should by the end of the course:
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Be aware of key fire safety duties under the law
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Know the typical role of a fire warden in relation to workplace fire safety
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Be able to state the basic principles of risk assessment
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Be aware of how to prevent fire or limit its impact
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Be able to state the common modes of building evacuation
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Recognise the need for fire drills and pre-planning for fire
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Recognise active and passive fire safety features and facilities
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Be able to identify and use a range of portable fire extinguishers
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The needs of disabled visitors and staff during an emergency
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The purpose of fire resistant doors and their location
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The correct use and limitations of fire fighting equipment
Did you know - High Street fashion chain New Look was fined a record £400,000 for fire safety breaches after a blaze broke out at a central London branch. They had no emergency plan in place and they had not trained staff in fire awareness. Course Duration: Half Day Maximum Number of Delegates: 12