This course is aimed at personnel who are responsible for fire safety on site.
Duration: Half day - afternoon (13.00 to 16.30)
Introduction
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for England and Wales/ Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 or Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 require that adequate information, instruction, and training are provided for persons nominated with fire safety responsibilities.
Appointing and training Fire Wardens will significantly improve fire prevention practices on construction sites, improve communications and share the workload in the implementation of good fire safety management.
About the course
A ½ day multi-media course of 3.5 hrs duration (3 hr theory and ½ hr practical) where delegates will learn the essential duties of Fire Wardens / Marshals on construction sites and be provided with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to undertake their duties competently and confidently. Delegates receive a certificate of attendance, and the course is approved by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers.
Who should attend?
Fire Wardens, deputies and safety representatives or anyone holding fire evacuation responsibilities.
Qualification achieved
Fire Warden Approved Certificate.
Benefits to you and your organisation
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:
Assess what size fire they can safely deal with using appropriate fire equipment
Practical fire safety rules
Using the PASS formula for safe use of extinguishers
Confidently operate portable fire-fighting equipment
Move in a smoke-filled environment more confidently.
