This Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is for those requiring an introduction to the basics of fire safety. It will provide knowledge and understanding of the causes of fire, how fire risk can be controlled and safe methods of dealing with fires.

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Who should attend

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The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is aimed at learners requiring an introduction to the basics of fire safety.  In particular, those undertaking induction training and as an introduction for those who intend to move on to further fire-safety training.

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What you will learn?

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The course will provide knowledge and understanding of the causes of fire, how fire risk can be controlled and safe methods of dealing with fires.

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Course content

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• Main causes and effects of fires in the workplace

• Duties and responsibilities (of employers, employees and fire wardens)

• Procedures in the event of a fire

• Actions to be taken in the event of a fire

• Fire prevention measures

• Fire risk management, including risk assessment

• The fire triangle

• Fire risk control measures (active and passive)

• Reporting fire safety issues

• Portable fire-fighting equipment

• Simple checks of portable fire-fighting equipment

 

Course Duration

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The course is delivered over half a day totalling 4hrs including coffee breaks. The course is either held on client’s premises, and delivered specifically for their employees or, delivered at Bridge Safety and Training premises.

 

Assessment and certification

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Assessment is a multiple choice question paper. Successful candidates receive a certificate valid for 3 years.