Fire Safety

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an awareness of the causes and impacts of fire, enabling them to identify fire hazards within the workplace. Additionally, it emphasises the significance of maintaining good housekeeping practices and outlines safe procedures to follow in the event of a fire emergency. This includes instruction on selecting and effectively utilising appropriate fire extinguishing equipment.

This module will cover:
  • Understanding the causes and consequences of fire.
  • Recognising and implementing good housekeeping practices.
  • Effective reporting of fire safety issues or concerns.
  • Implementing appropriate responses in the event of a fire.
  • Identifying the various types of firefighting equipment and their applications.
  • Explaining efficient evacuation protocols and procedures.
On completion of this module, learners will be able to:
  • Explain the causes and consequences of fire.
  • Recognise and implement good housekeeping practices.
  • Report fire safety issues or concerns.
  • Implement appropriate responses in the event of a fire.
  • Identify the various types of firefighting equipment and their applications.
  • Employ efficient evacuation protocols and procedures.

Module Structure:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Aims and Learning Outcomes

TOPIC 1: UNDERSTANDING FIRE
Fire Triangle
Understanding the cause of fire in the workplace
Understanding the effects of fire in the workplace
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 2: FIRE REGULATIONS AND GOOD PRACTICES
Regulations and Risk Assessments
Housekeeping

TOPIC 3: IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
Fire Fighting Equipment Signs
Fire Extinguisher – The Basics
Common Equipment
Extinction of the Fire
Fire Safety Recap
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 4: EVACUATION ROUTES, WORKPLACE ASSEMBLY POINTS & SIGN RECOGNITION
Fire Escape Signage
Examples of Escape Route Signage
Examples of Fire Warning Signs
Fire Wardens and Marshals
Means of Escape
Evacuation of Individuals with Disabilities
Escape Route Assembly Points
Knowledge Check

TOPIC 4: REPORTING FIRE SAFETY ISSUES
Reporting

TOPIC 5: KEY TAKEAWAYS
In the Event of a Fire

END OF LEARNING MODULE
End of Learning Module Summary

The learning module plus the assessment module will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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