Learn how everyday actions can reduce workplace fire risks. This introductory course explains fire hazards, how fires develop and the protection measures used in buildings. It also covers employee responsibilities and the actions to take when a fire is discovered or an alarm sounds.
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Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace
Learn how everyday actions can reduce workplace fire risks.
Course highlights
- Why fire precautions matter
- The fire triangle and ignition
- How fires spread
- Active and passive protection
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Course overview, learning outcomes and assessment
Course overview
What you will learn
01
Why fire precautions matter
Understand the purpose of workplace fire precautions and how everyday actions can contribute to reducing risk.
02
The fire triangle and ignition
Explore the conditions needed for a fire to start and recognise ignition hazards in workplace situations.
03
How fires spread
Understand how a fire can develop and spread rapidly, and why early action and suitable precautions matter.
04
Active and passive protection
Learn the difference between active and passive fire protection and the role each plays in protecting a building's occupants.
05
Fire extinguisher awareness
Explore different extinguisher types and their intended use as part of an introduction to workplace fire safety.
06
Responding when a fire occurs
Understand the actions introduced in the course for responding to a fire and the importance of following workplace arrangements.
07
Employee responsibilities
Recognise employees' fire safety responsibilities and how individual behaviour can support a safer workplace.
08
Risk assessment and requirements
Explore the role of fire risk assessment and the requirements that inform workplace fire safety arrangements.
09
Workplace fire procedures
Understand why staff need to know their workplace's fire procedures and how these guide the response to an emergency.
Who is this course for?
Employees and new starters needing basic workplace fire safety awareness.
Course outcome
After successfully completing the required learning and assessment, the learner will receive the course outcome shown below.
- Certificate
- Downloadable Highfield completion certificate after successfully completing the course.
- Assessment
- Online assessment using multiple-choice questions.
- Course recognition
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Important information
This purchase covers the e-learning course and completion certificate. To upgrade to a regulated qualification assessment must be arranged separately with an approved provider.
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