Essential Fire Safety at Work - United Kingdom
Essential Fire Safety at Work - United Kingdom
Published 4/2025
Duration: 37m | .MP4 1280x720, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 257 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 4/2025
Duration: 37m | .MP4 1280x720, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 257 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Fire Awareness: Legal responsibilities, prevention, emergency procedures, & extinguisher use. Key for workplace safety.
What you'll learn
- Understand the effects of fire and employer/employee responsibilities.
- Know the elements of fire, fire types, and how they spread.
- Identify and prevent potential fire causes.
- Understand what to do in a fire emergency.
- Recognise fire extinguisher types and how/when to use them.
Requirements
- Must be able to read and understand spoken English.
Description
This comprehensiveFire Awareness Trainingcourse is designed to equip all employees with essential knowledge and skills related to fire safety in the workplace. Focusing on the critical areas of Fire Safety and Workplace Safety, this course delves into the legal responsibilities of both employers and employees under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We cover vital fire prevention strategies, including electrical safety, proper handling of flammable materials, and the importance of good housekeeping. Learners will gain a thorough understanding of fire dynamics, including the fire triangle, how fire spreads through direct burning, radiation, convection, and conduction, and common causes of workplace fires.
The training also provides detailed instruction on emergency procedures, ensuring that employees know how to raise the alarm, evacuate safely, and understand the roles of fire alarms, emergency lighting, and fire doors. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to fire extinguishers, covering different types (water, foam, dry powder, CO2, wet chemical), their appropriate uses based on fire classes (A, B, C, D, Electrical, F), and practical application using the PASS method. We also address post-fire procedures, emphasizing the importance of investigation, insurance claims, emotional support, and learning from incidents to improve future safety measures. This Fire Awareness Training is crucial for maintaining a safe work environment, protecting lives and property, and meeting legal obligations. By the end of this course, participants will be confident in their ability to prevent fires, respond effectively in emergencies, and contribute to a proactive fire safety culture.
Who this course is for:
- UK Employees
- UK Employers
- Anyone who wants to be aware of the hazards of fire
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