COURSE CONTENT

INTRODUCTION

MODULE 1

How Fires Start

MODULE 2

How Fires Spread

MODULE 3

The Effects of Fire on People at Risk

MODULE 4

Creating a Fire Risk Assessment

DURATION

1 DAY

ASSESSMENT

15-MINUTE MULTIPLE- CHOICE QUESTIONNAIRE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES & SYLLABUS OUTLINEOn completion of the course, delegates should be able to:

• Identify fire hazards in low- to medium-risk environments.

• Explain how fire spreads through a building.

• State the requirements for safe means of escape.

• Explain the purpose of fire alarm systems and sprinkler systems.

• Select the correct fire extinguisher for general use and for a given risk.

• State the requirements for emergency lighting.

• Assess the fire risk in a building.

• Suggest suitable controls for fire risks.

• Record the findings of a fire risk assessment.

• Review the fire risk assessment.

COURSE AIM & TARGET AUDIENCE

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fire risk assessment process, including an overview of how fires can start and spread in the workplace and how the associated risks should be controlled. It’s a perfect introduction for managers in a high-risk workplace and those taking on new fire risk assessment responsibilities.

Fire Risk AssessmentSYLLABUS GUIDE

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