Fire Extinguisher
Designed to give individuals the skills and knowledge required to safely operate fire extinguishers in the event of an emergency.
The Fire Extinguisher course is valid for 3 years and is designed to provide individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to safely operate fire extinguishers in the event of a fire incident or emergency. This course is a mixture of theory and practical learning; allowing delegates to use a fire extinguishers during a live-fire demonstration.
Next Available Course: Available on request
Duration: 6 Hours
Validation: 3 Years
Awarding Body: IOSH
Price per delegate: £58 +VAT
Price per course (max 12): £567 +VAT
Course Benefits
- Correct techniques – implementing best practice fire safety techniques
- Qualified and experienced trainers who specialise in fire safety and legislation
- Real-incident experiences
- Upskilled employees – improved knowledge and confidence over fire extinguisher usage
- Applying best practice procedures
- Implementing Safe Systems of Work
- Fire safety training can be delivered at your site
- ISO accredited business
Learning Outcomes
- Increased competence using different fire extinguishers and meeting workplace safety
- Specialist knowledge – correct selection, limitations and capabilities of fire extinguishers
- Hands on module – practical use of fire extinguisher using a live-fire demonstration
- Improved knowledge – basic principles of fire hazards
- Legislation – responsibilities and compliance better prepared for handling potential fire incidents in the workplace
- Safer workplace – safer employees and reduced chance of personal injury
- Upskilled employees – improved knowledge and confidence
- Ability to apply best practice procedures when implementing fire prevention measures
Course Syllabus
- Legislative responsibilities
- Fire spread/development
- A worked through case study example
- Classes of fire
- Practical use of fire extinguishers utilising live-fire demonstration unit
- Fire triangle (reactive)
- Fire actions (general and site-specific)
- Fire extinguisher types
- Selection, capability and limitations of fire extinguishers
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