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Fire Safety

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Overview

Employers are legally required by Fire Safety Regulations to provide information, instruction and training to employees about the fire precautions in the workplace. This online fire safety training module will help employers to fulfil this requirement by offering learners an overview of the key issues relating to a safe working environment.

The aim of this module is to provide an overview of what you need to know to act safely in the event of a fire in your workplace. Having completed the module you will: -

  • Be aware of the key legislation relating to fire safety.
  • Know what the ‘Fire Triangle’ is.
  • Broadly know about fire detection and warning systems, how to use and react to them.
  • Understand the key factors relating to evacuation in the event of fire.
  • Know about the types of fire that can develop, and what type of extinguishers can be used on them.
  • Be aware of what precautions you can take to minimise the risk of fire.

Please note this module was reviewed and updated July 2010.

Lesson Plan

  • Learning Objectives
  • Introduction to Fire Safety
  • Legal requirements
  • Fire Triangle
  • Fire Detection and Warning
  • Means of Escape
  • Fire Fighting
  • Fire Precautions
  • Checklist
  • Summary

    Certification

    On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

    Duration

    Approximately 2 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

    Target Audience

    Anyone in a business environment who needs to know about Fire Safety or train staff in Fire Procedures.

    Entry Requirements

    There are no specific entry requirements for this course

    Testimonials

    "It is a very good way of learning." RG, Colne Housing Society 24/02/09

    "It can be done in bite size pieces or all in one go it is up to the individual learner. You can log in and out as many times as you like" DR, Online Sales 24/02/09

    "Had a most enjoyable time." HT, Online Sales 09/02/09

Cost

£30.00 + VAT (£35.25 inc. VAT)

Discounts are available for multiple purchases - phone 01943 605976, or email info@virtual-college.co.uk for details

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