The eLearn fire safety awareness course is designed to help employers meet their legal requirement to provide information and training to staff regarding specific hazards. Fire safety is an essential part of any safety management system. This course, along with regular fire drills will help ensure regulatory compliance.

Who should do this course?

All employees should be aware of the basic requirements for prevention of fire in the workplace and the steps to take in an emergency situation.

What will you learn on this course?

By the end of the course, anybody who undertakes this module will:

• Understand how a fire might start and how quickly it can spread
• Understand the dangers of smoke inhalation
• Understand the basic principles of fire prevention
• Know the steps to take in and emergency
• Understand the role of the fire wardens

How does it work?

The online assessment is taken on completion of each module. You will receive 20 multiple choice questions in which you will need 80% mark in order to pass. All answers are marked automatically so you will know instantly how well you perform in the assessment. If you don’t pass first time, you can take the course as many times as you need to with no extra charge.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the module, you will receive a fire safety awareness certificate which is downloadable from the learners account. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

Active Monitoring

Fire safety awareness training should form part of a good fire safety management system. Training alone should not substitute for active monitoring and involvement from management. Regular drills should be carried out to ensure regulatory compliance.