2.1.1 – Basic Fire Awareness

COURSE INFORMATION

Classroom

252250

0.5 Days

SAIOSH

N/A

This awareness course can be used as a fire induction program for all employees. Any other individual who wishes to become acquainted and familiar with the processes and procedures involved with attempting to extinguish a fire.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Basic Fire Awareness course will provide learners with a basic understanding of common causes of fire in the workplace, consequences of fire and the basic legal requirements.

COURSE OUTLINE

Characteristics of fire.

Basic legal requirements.

Appreciation of fire precautions.

Importance of good housekeeping.

Symbolic signs.

Fire prevention goals.

Importance of means of escape.

Actions on discovering a fire.

Introduction to fire extinguishers.

Principle of fire action plans.

Main causes of fire.

Consequences of fire.

Evacuation procedures.

Classes of fire.

PPE.

Fire safety in the home and work.

Getting out alive.

COURSE OUTCOMES

Students will have a basic understanding and concept of the following:

Fire terminology and the different classifications of fire
Common causes of fire in the workplace
Symbolic signs
Types of firefighting equipment
Fire prevention goals
Consequences of fire
Basic legal requirements

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