Fire Services Act 1981 Section 18 –(2) It shall be the duty of every person having control over a premises to which this section applies to take all reasonably measures to guard against the outbreak of fire on such premises, and to ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of persons on the premises in the event of an outbreak of fire.

 

This three hour course is aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and reducing the risk that fire presents in the work place. The course examines the phenomenon of fire that all of us can recognise but the majority of people fail to fully appreciate.

 

Duration: Half Day

Certification: Cara Fire and Safety Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of course

 

1981 Fire Services Act and Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005

This one day course is aimed at all employees with a designated role in relation to workplace fire safety. Training is designed to impart the knowledge and skills to selected members of staff required to carry out the duties of the Fire Warden/Marshal and to take the necessary action in the safe evacuation of the premises

 

Modules:

• Legislation
• Mechanics of fire and fire spread
• Smoke behaviour and dangerous gases
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid fire fighting
• Elements and importance of compartmentation
• Means of escape
• Incidents involving flammable liquids and gases
• Common fire safety installations
• Duties of fire marshal
• Hazard identification and elimination of bad practices
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Methods of Evacuation
• Liaising with the Fire Brigade
• Hands on demonstration in the safe use of portable fire fighting equipment
• Open forum / close

Duration: 1 Day

Certification: Cara Fire and Safety Certificate of Attendance on successful completion of course