Who Should Attend?

All employees:

* those with no specific fire-safety role
* those undertaking induction training
* as an introduction for those who intend to move on to further fire-safety training

Duration

Half day

Aim

The Level 1 Award in Fire Safety Awareness is designed to help employees recognise fire safety issues in the workplace, and understand how to react when the fire alarm sounds.

Content

* 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

Additional Information

Assessment method: Multiple-choice examination

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres. Call 0844 335 8882 or make an enquiry by clicking here.