Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:
- Causes of fires in the workplace
- The fire triangle Hazards during and after a fire
- Fire and smoke spread Identifying and controlling fire hazards:
- Fire detection and raising the alarm
- Principles of extinguishing fires
- Fire-fighting equipment and systems
- Fire safety laws Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
- Undertaking a fire safety inspection Fire safety risk assessments
- Contents of a fire safety briefing Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden:
- On a day-to-day basis
- During an emergency