This course has been designed to enable maintenance staff to better fulfill their responsibilities and the employer by ensuring
competent assistance to fulfill duties under Fire and Health & Safety legislation.
Objectives
To ensure that participants have the knowledge and skill to adequately implement Safe Working Practices.
The Course Covers
Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations
Application to operatives
Employers fire procedure
Identification and maintenance of means of escape
Placing and maintenance of First aid and Fire Fighting equipment
Health & Safety at Work Act S2(2) & S7
Implications for Employees
Personal Safety
Employer Permit to Work system
Employer Hot Work system
Potential causes of fire in maintenance operations
Potential sources of fuel for fires in maintenance operations