Health & Safety eLearning
Basic Fire Safety Awareness
This online fire safety training course is aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace. The course provides candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire , how to prevent one occurring and the protocol of extinguishing a fire. This course can help to make a safer working environment for everyone in your workplace.
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Modules
- 6
- Format
- Online, self-paced
- Category
- Health & Safety
About This Course
IFE, CPD, IIRSM, Gatehouse Awards, Institute of Hospitality & IOSH Approved Current legislation, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, applies to all workplaces regardless of the number of employees and requires employers to provide adequate training in fire awareness for all members of their staff.
Our online fire safety training courses are aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace.
This course will provide candidates with a general understanding of basic fire awareness including what should be done in the event of a fire, how to prevent a fire occurring and a basic introduction of the protocol of extinguishing a fire.
It is a cost effective way for employers to fulfil their legal obligation to provide their employees with the necessary understanding of fire awareness.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define the common causes of fire and understand how to reduce their risks
- Understand the chemistry of fire and its ability to spread through four specified methods
- Recognise the dangers of smoke
- Identify the fire safety features available and understand their role in fire prevention, management, and evacuation.
- Understand the risks to consider if you discover a fire
- Recognise the different types of Fire Extinguishers and when to use them
Course Modules
| No. | Module | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemistry of Fire | 70% |
| 2 | Common Causes of Fire | 70% |
| 3 | Basic Safety Features in Buildings | 70% |
| 4 | Introduction to Fire Extinguishers | 70% |
| 5 | What to do in Cases of Fire? | 70% |
| 6 | Final Assessment | 70% |
