1/2 day Fire Marshal | First Aid & Safety Training

Courses

HSE-approved First Aid Courses

Moving and Handling Courses

½ day Manual Handling

First Aid for Babies/Young Children

Other First Aid related courses

Specific Hazards/Other Courses

½ day Fire Marshal

Course Planner

½ day Fire Marshal (Venue & In-house)

Duration

Half day - usually 9.00am - 12.00pm or 1.00pm -4.00pm

Maximum course size: 10

Description

Training courses are held at clients' own premises. The course aims to teach delegates basic aspects of dealing with smoke and fire emergencies occurring in the workplace. Courses may be adapted to suit individual company requirements. The degree of practical activity will be dependent on the location.

Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

Understand the regulations governing employers' and employees' legal responsibilities in respect of fire safety
Understand the measures necessary to reduce the risk of fire and limit its spread
Recognise equipment used in the prevention and control of fire
Take correct action when a fire is discovered
Understand the actions necessary to take care of their own and others' safety
Recognise additional procedures that individual premises may require, due to conditions peculiar to that location
Take responsibility for organising evacuation of staff and visitors to safety
Take a roll-call
Recognise and use the correct fire-fighting appliance appropriate to the fire type
Understand fire safety and hazard-spotting techniques in the work place.

Prerequisites

Nil.

Suitability

The course is suited to all employers and employees who have responsibility for fire safety under the requirements of the Fire Precautions Act and the Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

Qualification

On completion of the course, delegates will receive a 'Fire Safety Training' Certificate which is valid for three years, provided that continuation training in fire precautions, fire fighting equipment and evacuation procedures has been undertaken at least annually. The certificate should be signed on the reverse by a responsible person e.g. a safety officer.