Description
Target Audience: Anyone who will be taking on the role of fire marshal in their workplace.
Please note that in some workplaces fire marshals should also receive practical training in the use of fire extinguishers to supplement this training course.
Course Content
Module 1 – Fire Safety and The Law
• Understanding the importance of fire safety
• Fire safety and the Law
• Responsibility for fire safety in the workplace
• How the law is enforced
• Enforcement powers
Module 2 – Managing Fire Safety In The Workplace – Principles and Practice
• The role of the Fire Marshal
• Proactive Fire Marshal duties
• Reactive fire marshal duties
• The number of fire marshals required in the workplace
Module 3 – Understanding How Fires Start
• The main causes of fire
• How fires start – the fire triangle
• Sources of oxygen, heat and fuel
• Dangerous substances – DSEAR
• Classes of fire
Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment
• The 5 Steps of Risk assessment
• Fire risk assessment requirements for dangerous substances
Module 5 – Fire Prevention and Controls
• Fire Prevention
• Fire detection and warning systems
• Good housekeeping
• Passive fire controls
• Active fire controls
• Evacuation routes
• Means of escape for disabled people
• Refuge points
• Emergency lighting
Elearning Features
Access the course on any device including PC, tablet and mobile phone
Appeals to all learning styles with interactive quizzes, video and full audio features
Work at your own pace, testing your knowledge as you progress through the course
Progress automatically saved so you can take a break and pick up where you left off