Description
Course Details:
Fire extinguishers should never be used by someone with no training. A person must be properly trained to use firefighting equipment. The reason for this is because it is important to know which type to use for the fire.
Course is aimed at all managers, supervisors, or employees with responsibility for fire safety within anorganisation.
Participants Up to 12 personnel (Covid-19 health and safety measures applicable).
Duration 1.5 hrs.
Who Is This Course Intended For? All employees in the workplace.
Certification Advanced Fire Protection Certificate.
Course Objectives
• To give the participant the skills and knowledge required to use a fire extinguisher.
• Understand the legislation in regard to fire safety.
• Identify the correct fire extinguisher.
• To give the participant the knowledge in regard to the different classes of fire.
• Understand what to do in the event of fire.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected and maintained as frequent, as necessary.
Course Programme
• The fire triangle.
• Fire legislation regarding fire safety.
• Types of fire extinguishers.
• Different classes of fire.
• How to use a fire extinguisher.
• P.A.S.S.
• Demonstration in the use of fire extinguisher.
Assessment
• Pass Mark 80%
Class Requirements:
Large open space e.g., carpark for practical fire demonstration. (Covid-19 social distance rule to apply).
Large meeting room.
Full attendance and successful completion of assessment to achieve certificate.