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Presentation Key
Class Question
Your chance to participate
Points relating to the law
Identifies any legal issues relating to the topic
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Group Exercise
Complete an exercise in your groups GE
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Individual Exercise
Complete an exercise by yourself
Activity
Activity
Refer to an activity in your handouts
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Modules
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3 4 5
Fires in the
workplace
Fire safety
standards
Protecting people
and property
Fire risk
assessments
The role of the
fire warden
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Aims
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The aim of the course is to
improve the fire safety
knowledge of anyone involved
in the management of fire safety
in any workplace. This includes
supervisors, team leaders, fire
wardens (marshals) and staff
working in any areas where
there is a potential risk of fire.
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Learning Outcomes
Learners will understand:
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The causes and effects of workplace fires
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Fire Safety Standards
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The measures to be put in place to
protect people and property
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The purpose and use of fire risk
assessments
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The role of the Fire Warden.
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Module 1 – Fires in the Workplace
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Describe the most common causes of fires in the workplace
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Explain the fire triangle
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Outline the hazards encountered during and after a fire
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Outline the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.
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What are the most common causes of fires?
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Neglect or misuse of electrical equipment
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Careless disposal of smokers’ materials
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Cooking equipment either through faults or careless use
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Portable heating appliances
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Deliberate acts by people including arson
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Children playing with matches
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Hot works or work equipment
The most common causes of
workplace fires are deliberate acts.
KEY Point
Activity 1
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Arson
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Insurance fraud
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Concealment of another crime
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Political or ideological views
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Terrorism
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Revenge
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Murder
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Return to work/school
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Mental illness.
Reasons why arson is committed
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How can you prevent arson?
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Limit the number of entrances and exits
used but do not lock fire exits; limit access
to non-employees
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Staff need to be vigilant at all times
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Cooperate and coordinate with other employers in the vicinity
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Windows and doors in good repair with working locks
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Manage waste, regular collections and safe storage
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Keep gaps under doors to a minimum
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Secure perimeter
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Metal box on the inside of
letter boxes
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Leave lights on at night
Don’t make it easy!
KEY Point
Activity 2
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Fires by types of property (UK)
Dwellings
Private garages
and sheds
Agricultural premises
Retail distribution
buildings
Road
vehicles
Other outdoor
locations
Industrial premises
36%
5%
1%
2%
11%
35%
7%
Source: Communities.gov website
Other buildings
3%
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Fire
Start with a source of ignition. This
may be a normal work process or
introduced deliberately or accidentally
Find a suitable fuel
for the source of
ignition to start the fire
Oxygen in the
air will allow
fire to develop
Oxygen
Fuel
Ignition
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The rapid transition from
a growing fire to a fully
developed fire
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The explosion or rapid
burning of fire gases
resulting from the
introduction of oxygen
to a subdued fire.
Definitions
Flashover Backdraft
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Signs of Flashover
The fire is occurring in a well-ventilated compartment
Tongues of flame can be seen in the smoke above the fire
All combustible materials in the room are giving off flammable
gases (pyrolosis).
There is a rapid build-up of heat
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Signs of Backdraft
A large amount of smoke with no visible flames
Blackened (or browned) windows when
viewed from outside.
Billowing yellow or brown smoke (sometimes
giving the shape of cauliflower florets)
Smoke appearing to pulse in and out where gaps exist in
doors and windows
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Which of the following is a component part of the
triangle of fire?
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Sounding of the fire alarm
.B
Supporter of combustion (oxygen)
.C
Accidental act by a person
.D
Deliberate act by a person
B
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Which of the following is a sign of a flashover?
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A large amount of smoke with no visible flames
.B
Smoke appearing to pulse in and out of gaps in doors
and windows
.C
Blackened windows when viewed from outside
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The fire is in a well-ventilated compartment
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D
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Which form of fire spread is considered the most
dangerous?
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Direct burning
.B
Radiation
.C
Conduction
.D
Convection
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D
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Module 1 – Fires in the Workplace
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Describe the most common causes of fires in the workplace
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Explain the fire triangle
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Outline the hazards encountered during and after a fire
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Outline the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.
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Module 2 – Fire Safety Standards
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Outline the role of the employer with respect to fire safety in
the workplace
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Outline the role of the responsible person with respect to fire
safety matters
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Outline the role of the employee in respect to fire safety in the
workplace
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List the possible consequences for failing to comply with fire
safety standards.
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Employer Responsibilities
Section 2 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
Subsections - employer must
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Provide safe plant and systems of work
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Ensure safe working environment
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Provide information, instruction, training and supervision
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Consult employees
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Have a policy (written if 5 or more employees).
‘Every employer must ensure, as far as is reasonably
practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all his employees’
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Purpose
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Reduce the problems faced by businesses due to the large
amount of fire safety legislation
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Consolidate the large amount of overlapping legislation
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Provide clarity to enforcement
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Be proactive rather than reactive
in fire safety.
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Responsible person
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This is the employer or any other person who may have
control of any part of the premises
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The person with final responsibility for fire safety as
detailed in the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005
Definitions
Relevant person
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Any person who is lawfully in the premises or those in the
immediate vicinity, but not firefighters carrying out their
duties.
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Responsible person
Carry out a fire risk assessment
Appoint one or more competent
persons to assist with compliance
with the order Provide clear and relevant
information on risks
Inform non-employees of risks
Fire prevention measures
Inform the employer of others,
(e.g. contractors), or agency of
relevant risks
Provide information to employees
under 16
Establish a means of summoning the
Emergency Services
Consider dangerous substances and
the risks to relevant persons
Ensure fire safety equipment is
maintained by a competent person
Provide fire safety training on induction within working hours followed by
periodic refresher training.
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Employee role
Health and Safety at Work etc Act
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Take reasonable care of themselves
and others
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Cooperate with the employer
Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order
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Cooperate with the responsible person
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Report fire-related matters
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Do not do anything which will put
yourself or others at risk.
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Enforcement
Informal
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Enforcement officers will often advise on the compliance
matters, this will be confirmed in writing if requested
Formal
Alterations notice
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Issued where there is a risk to relevant persons when a
change is going to be made to the premises, or to the use of
the premises
Continued...
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Enforcement
Enforcement notice
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Issued when there is a failure to comply with the
requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
2005
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Minimum of 28 days to rectify
the identified non-compliance
Prohibition notice
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Issued when there is an immediate risk of serious injury to
relevant persons
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All notices may be appealed within 21 days to the court
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Prohibition notice remains in force
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Alterations and Enforcement Notices are placed on hold.
Activity 3
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Penalties
Up to £20,000 fine in magistrates’ court
Unlimited fine on indictment
Up to 2 years’ imprisonment per offence on indictment.
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Who is responsible for ensuring a safe system of work?
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The local authority
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The primary care trust
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The employer
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The fire warden
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Which option correctly completes the following statement?
‘The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order identifies the _____________
person as any person who is lawfully in the premises or those in the
immediate vicinity, but not firefighters carrying out their duties’
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affected
.B
relevant
.C
responsible
.D
approved
B
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, how
would a shop customer be defined?
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a responsible person
.B
an affected person
.C
a relevant person
.D
a monitored person
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Module 2 – Fire Safety Standards
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Outline the role of the employer with respect to fire safety in
the workplace
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Outline the role of the responsible person with respect to fire
safety matters
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Outline the role of the employee in respect to fire safety in the
workplace
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List the possible consequences of failing to comply with fire
safety standards.
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Module 3 – Protecting People and Property
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Identify the different methods of detecting and sounding a
warning of fire
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Outline the components of ‘means of escape’ including
compartmentation and protected routes
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Describe how fires are extinguished
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Outline the conditions required for safe use of a fire
extinguisher
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Identify common fixed firefighting systems found in
workplaces and how they may be used.
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Fire Extinguishers - Water
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Red indicator panel
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Suitable for use on Class A
fires, wood and paper, etc
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Not suitable for combustible
liquids, cooking fats, etc
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Not safe to use on fires
involving electricity
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Extinguishes by cooling.
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Fire Extinguishers - Foam
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Cream indicator panel
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Suitable for Class A and B fires
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Not suitable for use on fires
involving electricity
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Extinguishes by cooling and
sealing the surface of a burning
liquid.
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Fire Extinguishers - Powder
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Blue indicator panel
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Best on Class B fires but safe
to use on any type of fire
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Extinguishes by chemically
interfering with the combustion
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Do not use in a confined area
due to inhalation.
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Fire Extinguishers - Carbon Dioxide
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Black indicator panel
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Best on Class B fires
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Safe to use on fires involving
electricity
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Extinguishes by reducing
oxygen levels and cooling
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Not to be used in confined areas
- can cause asphyxiation.
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Fire Extinguishers - Wet Chemical
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Yellow indicator panel
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Specifically designed for use
on cooking oil/fat fires
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Can be used on Class A fires
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Extinguishes by smothering
and cooling (a fine nozzle
creates a mist spray which
reacts with the oil/fat)
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Do not use on
electrical fires.
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Fire Extinguishers - Blanket
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Label is usually red or white
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For use on any type of fire but
best on small contained Class
B fires
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Extinguishes by smothering
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Normally used in kitchens
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One use only.
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Information on Fire Extinguishers
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Type of extinguisher
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Method of operation
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Class of fire suitable for use
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Service maintenance date
All extinguishers should
be inspected annually
by a competent person,
e.g. an extinguisher
engineer.
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Operating Fire Extinguishers
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Select the correct extinguisher
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Check contents gauge
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Pull the pin to break the seal
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Holding the extinguisher upright,
squeeze the trigger
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Test the range and content
(away from the fire)
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Extinguish the fire using the
correct method for the type of
extinguisher and type of fire.
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Firefighting
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The alarm has been raised
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The Emergency Services have
been contacted
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The fire is not spreading and is
confined
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You have a clear escape route
path not threatened by fire
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You have selected the
correct extinguisher.
Only attempt to fight the fire if:
You must have received
practical training.
KEY Point
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Which type of Fire Extinguisher to use?
1) Oils & fats
؟ 2) Electrical
3) General fibres & flammable liquids
4) General fibres & paints
5) Wood, paper & fabrics
؟
؟
؟
؟
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
”
الدخان و بالحرارة التأثر دون ًاتمام آمن لمكان الوصول من الناس يتمكن أن يجب
“
تص
ف
:
.A
المبنى عناصر
.B
الطواريء خطة
.C
النجاة طرق
.D
الغرف
C
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
In which type of detector would you find a light source and
photoelectric cell?
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rate of rise heat
.B
optical smoke
.C
ionisation
.D
fixed heat
B
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
الخارج؟ من المباني على تثبيته يتم الذي الثابت التركيب نوع هو ما
.A
Risers
.B
Flooding Systems
.C
Sprinklers
.D
Drenchers
D
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Module 3 – Protecting People and Property
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Identify the different methods of detecting and sounding a
warning of fire
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Outline the components of ‘means of escape’ including
compartmentation and protected routes
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Describe how fires are extinguished
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Outline the conditions required for safe use of a fire
extinguisher
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Identify common fixed firefighting systems found in
workplaces and how they may be used.
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Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Define the terms ‘Hazard’ and ‘Risk’ in relation to fire safety
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List the most common workplace fire hazards
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Outline the importance of using fire risk assessment as a
means of reducing the risk of fire
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Outline the steps to be taken when completing a fire risk
assessment
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List the items to be included in a simple fire safety checklist.
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Fire Risk Assessment
A systematic review of the premises
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The activities undertaken
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The likelihood of a fire occurring
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Identification of fire hazards
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Identification of those at risk
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To reduce the risk of those hazards causing
harm to as low as is reasonably practicable
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To decide what physical precautions and management
arrangements are necessary to ensure the safety of people
on the premises if a fire occurs.
The Responsible Person must ensure
a fire risk assessment is carried out
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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Fire prevention – responsibility
for taking action
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Fire Certificates abolished –
have no legal status
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Responsible person for each
premises
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Carry out specific fire risk
assessment
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Take steps to reduce or remove
fire risks
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Good practice guides available.
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Fire Risk Assessment – the 5 steps
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review.
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Fire Hazards (1) - Sources of Ignition
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Naked flames
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Welding
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Grinding
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Heaters
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Smoking materials
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Electrical
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Lightning
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Hot processes
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Hot equipment
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Activities which create sparks.
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
How many sources of ignition can you name?
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Fire Hazards (2) - Sources of Fuel
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Waste
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Packaging
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Fixtures and fittings
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Flammable liquids
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Stock
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Wall coverings
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Bin stores
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Ceiling coverings
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Production waste
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External
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Pallets
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Vehicles.
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
How many sources of fuel can you name?
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Evaluate, and act (1)
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
Source
of Fuel
Source
of Ignition
Supporter of
combustion
FIRE
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Evaluate, and act (2)
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
Source
of Fuel
Source
of Ignition
Supporter of
combustion
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Evaluate, and act (3)
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Are you certain everyone
will know there is a fire?
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Is there a way of warning
others?
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How will you ensure
everyone is able to get out?
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How will the fire service be
contacted?
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Is there a chance of putting
out a small fire quickly?
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
Ensuring safety in YOUR workplace
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Evaluate, and act (4)
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Are escape routes planned?
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Can people find their way out
safely even when escape route
lighting fails or it is dark?
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Is all fire safety equipment
maintained and tested?
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Will everyone know what to do
in case of fire?
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Will everyone know what to do
on hearing the alarm?
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Do those required to use
equipment know how to use it?
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
Escaping from YOUR workplace
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Record, Plan and Train
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Make a record of your findings
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Is there a fire plan?
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Has the fire plan been communicated?
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Training
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Fire drill practice
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Fire wardens
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Information
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Temporary staff
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Contractors
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Visitors
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Shared buildings.
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
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Review
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Building alterations
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Staff alterations
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Fires or potential fires
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Changes to stock or
processes
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Changes in the use
or storage of hazardous
substances
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Increased stock levels
due to work activity.
People
at risk
Evaluate
and act
Record, plan
and train
Fire
Hazards
Review
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What do you need to know regarding fire procedures?
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Company fire procedures
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How to raise the fire alarm
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How to call the Emergency Services
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How to evacuate people to safety
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Where all the escape routes are
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The location of the nearest fire exit
and an alternative
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The location of the Fire Assembly Points
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Location of firefighting equipment
All employees should take part in at least two
fire evacuation drills per year.
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Action in the event of fire
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Raise the alarm - yell to warn others
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Operate the nearest Call Point
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Call the Fire Service (999 or 112)
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Evacuate by the nearest safe route
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Attempt to fight the fire only if it is
safe to do so.
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Key Point
DO NOT use the lifts! Use the stairs.
The lift may open onto the fire.
The lift may stop.
Smoke and fumes will enter the lift.
The lift may be grounded.
Action in the event of fire
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Action in the event of fire
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Attempt to extinguish the fire ONLY
if it is safe to do so
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Report to the Fire Assembly Point
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Report any persons not accounted
for to your senior Fire Warden or
person in charge of roll call
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Pass on any relevant information
to the Fire Service
Only return to the building after the
Fire Service have given the all-clear.
KEY Point
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Action in the event of fire – Fire Assembly Point
On arrival, all staff and visitors must be accounted
for. Someone must be nominated to be in charge of the
assembly point
Signing-in records and Visitors Books must be taken to the
Fire Assembly Point for this use
Gather the information to be reported to the Fire Service
when they arrive.
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Fire prevention - contractors
Contractors must:
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Have hot work permits
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Work to their method statement
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Use up-to-date, tested, electrical
equipment
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Be made aware of Company fire
procedures, including how to
raise the alarm.
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Fire prevention
Good housekeeping:
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Remove waste regularly
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Keep dust and lint from accumulating
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Keep electrical cables tidy and fully
uncoiled if on a reel
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Keep combustible storage to a minimum
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Store combustible products away from
ignition sources
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End-of-shift checks
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Keep extinguishers, Call Points and
signage clear at all times and easily
accessible.
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Daily Fire Safety Checks
Means of escape
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Can all fire exits be opened immediately and are they
free from obstruction?
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Are all means of escape clear from obstructions?
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Is emergency lighting in good condition?
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Is lighting and emergency lighting working correctly?
Warning in case of fire
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If an electric alarm system is used, is the panel showing
‘normal’?
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If manual equipment is used, is it where it should be?
Firefighting equipment
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Are extinguishers where they should be and accessible?
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Can the Emergency Services access the building and
any equipment required for firefighting?
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Weekly Fire Safety Checks
Means of escape
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Do all emergency door fastenings operate correctly?
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Do emergency lighting units show indication of
charging (if fitted)?
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Are external routes safe and clear?
Warning in case of fire
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If testing a manual call point, does it operate the alarm?
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Does the whole fire alarm system work when operated?
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Did all people in the building receive indication of the
alarm operating?
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Did all equipment linked to the alarm, such as smoke
shutter or magnetic door holders, operate?
Fire fighting equipment
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Does firefighting equipment appear in good condition?
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Monthly Fire Safety Checks
Means of escape
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Do automatic opening doors’ electrical release
mechanisms ‘fail safe’?
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Do internal fire doors close fully onto their rebate, have
seals in good condition and have effective self-closing
devices?
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Are external fire escapes (if fitted) safe?
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Do emergency lighting luminaires and exit signs work
correctly when tested?
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Have emergency generators been tested (if fitted)?
Firefighting equipment
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Do the pressure gauges on extinguishers show ‘in the
green’?
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6-Monthly Fire Safety Checks
Have the following been tested by a competent person?
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Firefighting lift
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Emergency evacuation lift
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Sprinkler system
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Fire warning system
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Release and closing
mechanisms of compartment
doors and shutters.
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
The potential of something to cause harm defines:
.A
a hazard
.B
the risk
.C
the likelihood of harm
.D
danger
A
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Which option correctly completes the following statement?
“The purpose of a fire risk assessment is to identify fire hazards, reduce the
risk of _____________________ and to identify any actions that need to be
taken to maintain personal safety in case of fire”.
.A
prosecution
.B
fire occurring
.C
false alarms
.D
heat exhaustion
B
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معرفتك؟ مقدار ما
Daily fire safety checklists include:
.A
emergency push bars on fire doors in good order
.B
escape routes clear and free from obstruction
.C
emergency lighting in full working order
.D
fire alarm in full working order
B
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Module 4 – Fire Risk Assessment
By the end of the module learners will be able to:
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Define the terms ‘Hazard’ and ‘Risk’ in relation to fire safety
●
List the most common workplace fire hazards
●
Outline the importance of using fire risk assessment as a
means of reducing the risk of fire
●
Outline the steps to be taken when completing a fire risk
assessment
●
List the items to be included in a simple fire safety checklist.
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