The Responsible Person must take reasonable steps to change practices and procedures that may make it difficult for a disabled person to access facilities and services. For example, can wheelchair negotiate ramps? Are all doors and passages wide enough to allow passage of wheelchair?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nIt will have to be established whether they will require assistance in the event of an evacuation.<\/p>\n
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INTRODUCTION \u00a0Basic fire safety training is designed to teach you preventive measures that will eliminate or minimize causes of fire or fire hazards in the workplace, and to teach you proper emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of a fire eliminates the causes of fire and prevent loss of life and property by fire. The training will provide the attendees with information and guidelines, which will assist in recognizing, reporting and controlling as well as eliminating the causes of fires and fire hazards. The methodology of this training is lively and interactive. OBJECTIVE Key learning points: Awareness of effects of fire and smoke Understanding of the triangle of fire Understanding of fire procedures Ability to use fire extinguishers safely Demonstrate safe operation of portable fire-fighting Understand actions to be taken in the event of a fire, including methods of raising the alarm and contacting emergency services Understand evacuation and emergency assembly points TARGET AUDIENCE Designed for staff at all levels, the course can be adjusted to suit the requirements of specific organizations, premises or course participants. OUTLINE INTRODUCTION Fire hazards Means of escape and assembly point(s) Fire separation and compartmentation \/ zones Means of raising alarm and location of Fire Points \/ Fire Equipment DISCOVERING A FIRE Alert others \/ activate the alarm If \u2018small\u2019 fire attempt to extinguish \u2018safely If unable or unwilling, leave the building by the nearest available exit route (closing doors) Ensure Fire Brigade have been called Go to assembly point and report as necessary HEARING THE ALARM Fire Marshals Continuous sound others (particularly impaired \/ visitors) to leave by designated routes (close doors and windows, if possible) Do not \u2018delay\u2019 to collect belongings Do not use lifts Proceed to assembly point and report as necessary Intermittent sound Remain within the immediate workplace area and await instructions and\/or evacuation signal Fire Marshals will discourage the movement of staff, especially between floors \u2018ensure\u2019 immediate and total evacuation Assist Prepare for evacuation UNDERSTANDING FIRE Principal causes Fire Presence of flammable growth\u2013 the \u2018unholy trinity\u2019 The combustion processes material (fuel) Introduction of ignition source (heat) Production of flammable vapor (oxygen) Ignition of vapor Sustaining combustion (oxygen\/fuel\/heat) Fire suppression Fire classification A: Carbonaceous materials B: Flammable liquids and liquefiable solids C: Gases D: Metals Extinguishing materials Water Carbon dioxide Foam Vaporizing liquids Dry powder Fire blanket Sand \/ FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT Fixed Sprinklers \/ drenchers \/ projectors Foam systems Gaseous flooding (CO2, Halon and replacements, ) Mains, inlets and risers, hose-reels Portable Type Siting Maintenance PRACTICAL Usage of Fire Extinguisher CERTIFICATION Completion of the course and its accompanying assessment a certificate of achievement is provided and valid for 2 years. Q. Who is responsible for Fire Safety in a business? If you are the owner, employer or landlord then you are responsible for Fire Safety and are classed as the \u2018Responsible Person\u2019. The Responsible Person must; Carry out a Fire Risk Assessment. Consider people who may be at particularly risk Eliminate or reduce any Fire Risks as far as possible Provide Fire precautions to deal with any remaining risk Put in place any additional Fire Safety measures where flammable or explosive materials are stored Create an emergency plan and document their findings Review their findings as necessary. Q. By law, what Fire Safety Training must I give to my staff? It is the responsibility of the management to make sure that staff are adequately training on what actions to do in the event of a fire. Training should be given at time of induction to the workplace or ideally in the first month of employment. It is down to the discretion of the management as to how often refresher training should take place, however it should be given at least once a year. Training should be undertaken by a competent person and a record should be kept. It can be carried out in many ways such as in-house, class room based course or distance learning course. Everything that staff members needs to know is comprehensively covered in the\u00a0Fire Safety\u00a0training. Q. What is a Fire Risk Assessment? A Fire Risk Assessment is an evaluation of your place of work which will identify potential hazards and will determine any risks in your workplace. Q. Who should carry out the Fire Risk Assessment? Risk Assessments should be completed by someone with sufficient training or experience in fire safety. Q. What are the main points of a Fire Risk Assessment? Fire Risk assessments can be broken down into the following points; Identify Fire Hazards Identify people at risk Evaluate, reduce, remove and protect from risk Record, plan, inform and train Review and revise as needed. Q. Is a Fire Risk Assessment a one-off process? No. Fire Risk Assessments must be reviewed and amended regularly to meet any changes in circumstances or procedures. There is not a specific time scale given but it is widely excepted that the Fire Risk Assessment should be reviewed at least every 12 months. \u00a0Q. \u00a0How can I stop arson in my work place? Most serious Fire Risks to common places of work is from deliberate arson attacks. Many building fires start from outside the premises and then spread inside. Do not stack or store combustible materials against outside walls or next to fences. Make sure waste material is stored securely and kept to a minimum. Q. How do I manage Fire Safety correctly? Unfortunately one of the main causes of fatalities from fire is the failure of occupants of the building (both staff and members of the public) to take appropriate action when fire is discovered or a fire alarm is raised. The most effective way to combat this is effective management alongside appropriate staff training. Fire routines regarding different actives that take place must be drawn up. The responsible person should also ensure that all Fire Safety features are in working order and that no undue fire risks are apparent. A vital part of any Responsible Person\u2019s duties is the training of staff. 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