Course content

The Law

• Legal background covering the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and associated Legislation
  

The Fire Triangle

• The elements of the fire triangle
• How fire starts and is sustained
• Examples of components within the fire triangle
  

Fire Hazards and Prevention

• How fire spreads
• Causes of fire
• How to prevent fires from starting or spreading
• The classes of fire extinguishers and their application
• Active and passive methods of prevention
  

Methods of Fire Risk Assessment

• Identification of hazards and their categories
• Who might be harmed and how
  
• Evaluating associated risks
• Establishing the suitability of control measures
• Identifying and controlling significant risks
• Documentation and the review process
• Review the types of risk assessment forms
  

Desktop Exercise

Protective Devices and  Actions in the Event Of An Emergency

• Fire routes and means of escape
• Alarms and detection
• Fire extinguishers
• Fire emergency procedures
• Locations of fire information
• Signage and visibility of equipment
• Responsibilities
• Training