construction site fire safety

max 15 people

 

Duration: 1 day

Location: On-site or Training centre

 

Course overview:

This course is designed for staff with a responsibility for Fire Safety on construction sites and provides the skills and confidence that will allow them to carry out their duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures. The number of staff that your organisation requires depends on the size of your site. In addition you should train extra staff to cover for holidays and illness.

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Who should attend:

Site Managers and staff with designated responsibilities in the event of a fire.

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Objectives:

At the end of the course students will:

• Understand the nature of fire and how it spreads

• Be aware of simple fire prevention measures

• Understand what to do in the event of a fire alarm

• Be able to distinguish between different types of fire extinguishers

• Be able to tackle small fires safely and effectively

• Be equipped to perform their fire safety duties

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Content:

• Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety) 2005

• Basic fire prevention

• Temporary accommodation

• Hot working

• Fire Safety Risk Assessment

• Chemistry of combustion

• Practical ‘first-aid’ firefighting on live fire

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Certificate:

All students receive a certificate of attendanc