Course Details
Fire Safety & Emergency
- Category : Practical
- Target Audience : All Staff
- Pass Requirement : 70%
- Resubmission Requirement : 50%
- Average Pass Rate :86.7%
- Duration :40-50m
Fire Safety & Emergency
If a fire starts in a care home it can have catastrophic effects for employers, staff, clients and visitors. Lives may be lost, buildings destroyed, and businesses ruined if fire safety precautions are not taken seriously.
The majority of fires are preventable; they either start as a result of deliberate actions (arson) or they are made more likely by carelessness and poor maintenance standards (discarded cigarettes, unattended fryers, damaged wiring etc.)
This is course is going to train Employers and Employees how they can work together to reduce the likelihood of fires occurring and to put in place appropriate emergency procedures to limit damage if they do.
Learning outcomes
- Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others for fire safety and prevention
- Understand the use of fire risk assessments
- Know emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in the work setting
- Know the importance of maintaining clear evacuation routes at all times
- Technologies And Innovations consultant
- Know how to store hazardous substances and materials
- Understand how to promote fire safety in a work setting