FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS

Course Objectives

This course is mandatory for all staff in any work environment to gain general understanding of basic level of fire safety. This is a legal requirements as spelt out by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The course teaches greater understanding of basic concept of fire and safety in the workplace like: causes and prevention of fire, types and uses of fire extinguisher, fire safety precautions.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, learners must be able to understand:

• Common causes of fire at work.

• Colour coding of various fire extinguishers and their uses.

• What to do in the event of fire outbreak

• Location of fire exits, fire assembly points, smoke alarms etc.

• Preventive measures to fire accident.

• How to record fire accident at work.

Course Contents

• Causes of fire at work.

• Colour coding of various fire extinguishers and their uses.

• What to do in the event of fire outbreak

• Location of fire exits, fire assembly points, smoke alarms etc.

• Preventive measures to fire accident.

• How to record fire accident at work.

Assessment Methods

This course can be assessed by a wide range of methods, depending on the level and

mode of study. Methods available include but not limited to the following:

• Written Assignment

• Observation

• Multiple choice question (online only)

• Professional discussion

• Witness Testimony

Guided learning hours

An average of 10 hours is recommended for this course.