Fire Safety

30 mins - valid for 6 months

Course Cost (excl. VAT):   £9.99

Introduction

Fire is the single biggest danger facing people in the work place, and almost all fires are avoidable. Understanding how to prevent fire, and how to tackle small fires, can help save lives and property.

Fire Safety is a simple, easy-to-follow course. It helps employees understand some of the causes of fire in the work place, and explains how to use the correct extinguisher for different types of fire.

Staff who are better equipped to prevent and deal with fires will help ensure the safety of their colleagues and visitors. Their increased awareness could prevent fire-related injuries and fatalities, and costly fire damage.

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for all members of staff and all types of business. The easy to follow, step-by-step format of this course means people can work at their own pace. No prior knowledge or experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• identify common fire risks
• raise awareness of these kinds of issues among your employees, colleagues and managers
• take appropriate action to prevent fires and breaches of legislation

Course features

Fire Safety uses audio, onscreen text and animation to maximise your learning.  As you're using the course you'll find each lesson is interactive, with activities and simulations to help you through.  There are also exercises and quizzes to make sure you get to practise the different areas you're studying.

You'll be able to access real life examples, expert advice and tips on how to apply the learning from your course in the real world.  There's even a glossary to help you understand any new words you come across so you don't get confused.

You can start your course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have access to a computer with an internet connection. The course is available for six months from the date first accessed.

Course modules

• Why does it matter?

• What does the law say?

• Tips on how to prevent fire

• What to do in the event of a fire

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