FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS &
VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS/HAZARD AWARENESS
AIMS
To enable drivers to reduce the risk of fire and be aware of actions to take in the event of a vehicle/workplace fire.
To make drivers aware of their responsibilities and to identify the risks and promote a safety culture.
OBJECTIVES
By the end of the programme delegates will be aware of:
- Nature of Fire
- Triangle of Fire
- Danger from Smoke
- Flame Spread
- Common Causes of Fire in the Vehicle/Workplace
- Fire Extinguishing
- Measures to Reduce the Risk of Fire
- Action to take in the Event of Fire in a vehicle/workplace
- Legal Obligations
- Importance of Drivers Duties
- Employers & Drivers Responsibilities
- Specialist Equipment
- Working at Height
- Checking Hydraulics & Pipes
- Defect Reporting
- Competence/Training
- Risk Assessment
- Fitness & Health
- Vehicle Suitability/Condition/Safety Equipment
- Driver P.P.E
- Journey Planning/Weather Conditions
- Tiredness and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)
- Risks of the road & Accidents at work
- Prevention of Criminal and Trafficking of illegal Immigrants
- Importance of physical and mental ability
- Assessing Emergency situations
- Basic Principles of the drafting of an Accident Report
Course details & dates
Course Length: 1 Day
Price: €120 incl. VAT per delegate
Venue: Hamrun
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