Fire Safety Awareness
Level 1
Max Number of Delegates: 1 - 12
Duration: 0.5 Day
Length of Certification: 3 Years
Accreditation: Hightfield / COTS Certificate
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Who Should Attend
The course is designed for anyone who works in an environment where fire poses a risk. It is especially designed for those in a manufacturing, engineering or warehouse environment.
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Course Outcomes
The course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information in the following areas:
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Understand basic fire safety
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What to do in the event of an emergency
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Understand the principles of fire risk control
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Understand the basics of practical fire safety
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Training Methods
A proportion of hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials.
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Locations
Cardiff, Swansea, Client Site.
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Additional Information
This training can be carried out either at COTS training centres or clients premises.
Course Content
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Introduction
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How fires are caused
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Cost of fires in the workplace
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Duties of employers
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Duties of employees
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Role of the fire warden
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Fire detection and raising the alarm
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Fire risk assessment
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Components of the fire triangle
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Fire risk control measures
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Controlling fire hazards
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Understanding fire
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Safe use of equipment