P708 Fire Safety

About This Course

The BDJ in Practice, November 2015 reported:

'Over one-third of UK employees say that have not received appropriate training from their employer. And the recent survey by IronmongeryDirect of 100 employees also found that many employees did not know what they should do if the fire alram sounded.'

All dental practices are legally required by the Fire Safety Regulations (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.

Aims

This course aims to help learners understand fire, its source, spread and safety requirements, the importance of fire safety and management. An overview of how to carry out a fire risk assessment and how to make recommendations for any corrective actions as the result of a fire risk assessment will be given.

Objectives

• Understand requirements for assessing fire risks and protecting people from fire within residential properties.
• Understand processes and guidance relevant to fire risk assessment.
• Be able to evaluate fire hazards and risks.
• Be able to specify solutions to minimise risks from fire.
• Be able to confirm resources are available to manage fire risks.
• Understand legislative and organisational requirements applicable to fire protection systems in residential properties.
• Understand procedures and processes for evaluative fire protection systems in residential properties.
• Be able to recommend options to support appropriate risk reduction measures, fire precautions and maintenance routines in residential properties.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module you will understand fire, its source, spread and safety requirements, the importance of fire safety and management, how to carry out a fire risk assessment and how to make recommendations for any corrective actions as the result of a fire risk assessment.

GDC Development Outcomes