Description
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires all employers to provide their staff with adequate fire awareness training, regardless of the number of employees. This online fire safety course is designed to help employees understand how to identify and reduce the fire risks present in the workplace, while ensuring they are equipped to respond effectively in the event of a fire.
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to basic fire safety, covering the common causes of fire, how to prevent fires, and the proper procedures for fire detection, response, and extinguishing. It is an effective and cost-efficient way for employers to meet their legal obligations and ensure that all staff have the necessary knowledge to stay safe in the workplace.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify common causes of fire and understand how to minimize their risks.
- Understand the chemistry of fire and the four key methods it uses to spread.
- Recognize the dangers posed by smoke and how to mitigate these risks.
- Identify fire safety features in the workplace and understand their role in prevention, management, and evacuation.
- Understand the actions to take if you discover a fire, including how to safely raise the alarm.
- Recognise the different types of fire extinguishers and know when and how to use them effectively.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for all employees, regardless of their role or the size of the organization, to ensure they are equipped with the essential knowledge to prevent and respond to fire hazards.
Advantages
By providing employees with a solid foundation in fire safety awareness, this course helps employers fulfill their legal obligations under fire safety legislation. The online format is flexible and cost-effective, allowing employees to complete the training at their own pace and in their own time, ensuring minimal disruption to their work schedule.
Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).