Workshop Summary
This Workshop is designed to be relevant to most workplace, as there are many collective fire hazards and risks, e.g. electrical systems, appliances and people. Candidates will be instructed in the correct selection and use of fire extinguishers and evacuation procedures.

Who Should Attend
This Workshop is for company nominated Fire Marshalls who are responsible for fire safety and evacuation.

Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance of fire safety
• Understand the combustion process and spread of fire
• Identify suitable fire prevention and protection measures and advise on minimising the risk of fire in the workplace
• Evaluate effectiveness of fire drills
• Appreciate the essentials of current fire safety legislation
• Supervise emergency evacuations

Optional: Hands on Practical use of Fire Extinguishers. (Provided on request).

Workshop Contents

General Introduction

• The role of the Fire Marshall
• Truth about fires
• Causes of fire and ignition sources

Legislation

• The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997as amended by the Fire Precaution (Workplace) (Amendment) Regulations 1999.

Fire Control in Practice

• Fire prevention measures
• Fire extinguisher selection
• Fire extinguisher use and maintenance
• Emergency/evacuation procedures
• Roll call