About the Course

This course is designed to help employees recognise fire safety issues in the workplace, and understand how to react when the fire alarm sounds.

Course Content

• Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace
• Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)
• Procedures in the event of a fire
• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire
• Fire prevention measures
• Fire risk management, including risk assessment
• The fire triangle
• Fire risk control measures (active and passive)
• Reporting fire safety issues
• Portable fire-fighting equipment
•  Simple checks of portable fire-fighting equipment

Assessment

The candidates are assessed by an examination paper consisting of 15 multiple-choice questions to be completed in half an hour under examination conditions.  Candidates who achieve 10 or more correct answers will pass the examination and receive a certificate.

Progression

CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Enrolment Instructions

Bookings can be made online, or complete a Reservation Form and return it to the Employer Engagement Team.  Please ensure you read a copy of the terms and conditions for bookings and that we are informed of any special requirements.  

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