Basic Fire Fighting

by MAKROSAFE Holdings Claim Listing

Fire in the workplace represents one of the most substantial workplace safety threats. It is a hazard not only for workers but potentially for the surrounding public as well.

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Fire in the workplace represents one of the most substantial workplace safety threats. It is a hazard not only for workers but potentially for the surrounding public as well.

Fires may result in serious injuries and death, it can also cause extensive damage to property, render worksites destroyed or indefinitely out of service.

Due to these reasons, and more, it is imperative to ensure that an effective workplace Fire Fighting and Prevention program, which is associated with an evacuation plan, is in place.

Basic Fire Fighting course deals extensively with the necessary precautions that must be taken to minimise the risk of fires in and around the workplace.

There is an in-depth examination on how fires may be caused along with the provision of the first means to extinguish them.

Through this Basic Fire Fighting course employees who are responsible for firefighting in the workplace are provided with the necessary education and training in firefighting and prevention.

 

Outcomes:

  • Identify the essential elements of a fire and subsequently know how to proceed safely in managing fire conditions and prevent the spread thereof.
  • Define their role as an emergency fire fighter along with describing how risks to themselves and others can be minimised effectively in addition to prescribing emergency contacts in the event of a fire.
  • Identify the need of establishing a firefighting team along with the responsible person in case of evacuation of the workplace and the steps to follow in completing an accident report form.
  • Identify the prescribed and required firefighting equipment which should be available in the workplace.
  • Describe the safe use of the firefighting equipment when fighting a fire and preventing its spread, and
  • Conduct and perform an emergency scene survey through the identification of fire hazards in the workplace in addition to impediments to safe fire evacuation unique to the workplace or job site.
  • Umhlanga Branch

    Suite 203 Granada Square, Umhlanga, Durban
  • Durbanville Branch

    Suite 22, Frazzitta Business Park, Langeberg Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
  • Alberton North Branch

    Physical Address 69 Second Avenue, Alberton North, Alberton
  • Centurion Branch

    he Anker Building, 1279 Mike Crawford, Centurion

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