CPD Fire Safety Principles
Course Overview
No matter if you are an individual looking to raise your fire safety awareness, or an employer looking for fire safety training for employees, this course is for you. Relevant for all work environments and industries, from construction sites to offices, health and safety is vital. Our online CPD fire safety training course will provide you with the knowledge you need to understand fire hazards and risks, know how to effectively identify and control any hazards, and what to do in the event of a fire including evacuation procedures.
Key Information
Course Length
4 hours
Course Level
Level CPD
Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment
For Individuals
Benefits
- Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
- Fully online course
- Study from anywhere, at any time
- Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
- A great addition to a CV
- Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
- Nationally recognised
- Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
- No hidden costs
Cost and Funding Information
Study this course
Section 1: Fire hazards and risks
Learn about how fires are caused in the workplace, the fire triangle, hazards during or after a fire and the characteristics of fire and smoke spread.
Section 2: Controlling fire risks
Build knowledge of identifying and controlling fire hazards at work. Learn what is meant by the term 'means of escape' in relation to fire hazards and look at typical components of this. Cover the principles of extinguishing fires, along with the use of portable firefighting equipment and fixed firefighting systems.
Section 3: Fire safety management
Understand the duties of employers and employees in relation to workplace fire safety, how to undertake a simple fire safety inspection and the stages of a fire risk assessment.
Section 4: The role of the Fire Warden
Work towards an understanding of the role and function of the Fire Warden and the contents of a fire safety briefing.