This course provides essential knowledge and practical guidance on fire safety awareness and workplace health and safety responsibilities. Participants will learn how to identify hazards, prevent fire risks, and respond effectively in emergency situations to protect themselves, colleagues, and service users.
Understand the basic principles of fire safety, including the fire triangle and common causes of workplace fires.
Learn the roles and responsibilities of employees, fire wardens, and managers in maintaining fire safety within the workplace.
Gain knowledge of fire prevention strategies, including safe storage of materials, electrical safety, and housekeeping practices.
Develop the ability to identify fire hazards and contribute to fire risk assessments in line with workplace safety requirements.
Understand emergency procedures, including safe evacuation processes and assembly point management.
Learn how to recognise and use fire safety equipment, including fire extinguishers, alarms, and fire blankets.
Explore health and safety responsibilities in the workplace, including reporting hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
Understand the importance of incident reporting, documentation, and post-incident review.
This course is suitable for employees, healthcare staff, support workers, and workplace teams who require a practical understanding of fire awareness and health and safety responsibilities within their organisation.
Duration: ½ Day
Mode: In-person training only
Assessment: Practical exercises and written assessment
Participants will receive a Fire Awareness & Health and Safety Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 2 years.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013
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