Participants who have completed this course will be able to
Have the knowledge of how and when to fight a fire safely in its early stages
Operate a fire extinguisher
Understand the triangle of combustion
Make the considerable difference between the fire being safely extinguished and a potential disaster occurring
Understand safe means of escape
Identify safe assembly points
Who should attend?
All employees - As per legal requirement under Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 Section 11
Duration
2 Hour
Course Content
Theory
Legislation
The Triangle of Combustion
Methods of Extinction
Methods of Heat Transfer
Classes of Fire
Types of Portable Extinguishers and use
The most Common Sources of Fires
In addition we will instruct your employees on specific issues relevant to your place of work including:
Fire alarm system
Evacuation procedures
Means of escape
Assembly Points
Practical
All candidates will have the opportunity to use a portable fire extinguisher, under supervision of our trained instructors, on a live fire demonstration*.
Certification
National Safety Centre Certificate of Attendance
*Additional Information:
Suitable outdoor space is required for the gas fire demonstration.