The course is informed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. |
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The course provides some knowledge for NHS KSF: Core 3.1 CIS: 8.1; 8.2; 8.8 QCF: HSC027.7; HSC037.7 |
The course is designed for Health Care,
Support workers and others who have not trained in the subject or
require a refresher. The course will assist organisations meet CQC Requirement Outcome 10. |
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Learning outcomes By the end of the course learners should understand: • Why ensuring Fire Safety is such essential part of work practice. • The properties of fire. • The potential devastating consequences of poor fire prevention and management. • The main requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. • Other relevant legislation: -The Electricity at Work Regulations -The Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations 1998. • The roles & responsibilities of staff for fire prevention within the organisation. • How people behave in a fire situation. • What is expected of workers when responding to a fire situation within their workplace. • The safe way to respond to a fire situation. • Identifying the components of a fire risk assessment: -sources of ignition -sources of combustible material -identification of people at risk • Safe evacuation of the workplace. • How to identify potential fire hazards within the workplace. • Suitable prevention measures to reduce the likelihood of fire. • The principles of how to tackle a fire safely. • What fire fighting equipment is and should be available. • The principles of extinguishing a fire. • How to use a fire blanket. • How to record appropriately. • What is required to maintain fire equipment * A practical exercise demonstrating the use of fire extinguishers is not included in this course. |
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| Training methods utilised include Tutor presentation, Discussion, Overheads/Presentation, Small & large group work, Video, Handouts, Practical exercise | ||||
