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ILM Approved Courses Investor In People
Institute of IT Training
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
 
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Duration: 1 Day
Price: £250.00
Locations Available:
Basingstoke
24 Jul 08
Crawley
15 Oct 08
 

Suitable For

Staff with the responsibility for completing or reviewing fire risk assessments, with the objective of reducing or removing the risk of harm occurring to employees and others from fire, as required under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Objectives

By the end of the course participants will be able to:· 

  • Explain the legal background to the requirements of the fire risk assessment· 
  • Identify different types of fire hazards and the techniques available for fire prevention and control· 
  • Clearly identify and complete the stages of a fire risk assessment· 
  • List the different types of fire fighting equipment available and how to use them· 
  • Explain the fire emergency procedures and the importance of signage, visibility and location of equipment· 
  • Identify the appropriate fire extinguisher for a particular fire· 
  • Produce a fire risk assessment within their workplace
 

Course content

The Law· 

  • Legal background covering the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and associated Legislation

The Fire Triangle· 

  • The elements of the fire triangle· 
  • How fire starts and is sustained· 
  • Examples of components within the fire triangle

Fire Hazards and Prevention· 

  • How fire spreads· 
  • Causes of fire· 
  • How to prevent fires from starting or spreading· 
  • The classes of fire extinguishers and their application· 
  • Active and passive methods of prevention

Methods of Fire Risk Assessment· 

  • Identification of hazards and their categories· 
  • Who might be harmed and how ·
  • Evaluating associated risks· 
  • Establishing the suitability of control measures· 
  • Identifying and controlling significant risks· 
  • Documentation and the review process· 
  • Review the types of risk assessment forms

Desktop Exercise

Protective Devices and  Actions in the Event Of An Emergency· 

  • Fire routes and means of escape· 
  • Alarms and detection· 
  • Fire extinguishers · 
  • Fire emergency procedures· 
  • Locations of fire information· 
  • Signage and visibility of equipment· 
  • Responsibilities· 
  • Training
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