DS Fire Safety
Online Course
Understanding Fire and its Characteristics
- Introduction to basic principles of fire behaviour
- Characteristics of fire, smoke and toxic fumes
- Effects of fire on materials and structures
Identifying Fire Hazards in the Workplace
- Common fire hazards in various working environments
- Assessment of workplace fire risks and findings from fire risk assessments
- Importance of fire prevention measures and hazard mitigation
Promoting Fire Prevention
- Strategies for preventing fires in the workplace
- Importance of good housekeeping, storage practices, and electrical safety
- Role of individuals in practicing and promoting fire prevention
- Recognise and comprehend fire safety signage
Emergency Response Procedures
- Means of raising the fire alarm and activating emergency response systems
- Actions to take upon hearing the fire alarm, including immediate evacuation
- Instinctive response to fire or smoke detection, including safe evacuation routes
Fire Safety Equipment and their Use
- Types of fire extinguishers and their classification
- Proper selection and use of fire extinguishers based on fire types
- Safety precautions and best practices for using fire extinguishers effectively
- When and how to use a fire blanket
Evacuation Procedures and Escape Routes
- Importance of familiarity with evacuation procedures and means of escape
- Staff responsibilities during a fire emergency, including assisting others and reporting to designated assembly points
- Evacuation aids
- Know the right Action to take
Fire prevention
- Fire Triangle
- Sources of Fire
- Fire Doors
- Risk Assessment
- PEEPS
- Case Studies – legislative changes
- Fire Awareness
