ProTrainings Fire Safety Course Level 1 and Level 2

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2 ProTrainings Fire Safety Course Level 1 and Level 2 Welcome to your ProTrainings Fire Safety Course. This course can be taken online at or with a ProTrainings approved instructor. You can find approved instructors by searching on or by contacting us directly on support@protrainings.eu or This manual is designed to be used exclusively by students who have completed the ProTrainings Fire Safety Course or a fire safety course that has been certified by a ProTrainings approved instructor. You can check that your certificate is valid and print off a PDF copy online via your login at This manual is designed for all levels of ProTrainings courses, including the Level 1 and 2 courses and the QCF courses. On completion of a classroom course you will receive a certificate and wallet sized card in the post. Online students can print off a certificate and certified CPD certificate upon completion of their course. Make sure you register online for the latest updates. Online students are automatically signed up to receive updates. Your instructor should have registered you already, and if you are doing an online course, you will have already received your login details if you have this book. If you have any problems logging in or with certification, please or call us. This is an example of the ProTrainings classroom certificate that you will receive in the post after your course. Online courses you print your certificate online. Your Certified CPD certificate can be downloaded from your free ProTrainings login area. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 2

3 The Importance of Fire Safety Fire Introduction This is an awareness course for fire safety, which is designed to make you aware of the importance of fire safety. The course is aimed at the workplace but the rules you should abide by are very similar to those you should use at home. After you have completed the course, make sure that you find out about the rules and systems in place at your workplace, if you have not done so already. Also ensure your home has adequately protected and regularly test smoke alarms, as well as making sure that you and all your family know what to do in the event of a fire. There are different types of equipment, alarms and procedures, but they are all basically the same. The rules have to comply with the relevant laws. The main cause of fires in the workplace and at home are down to poor housekeeping, for example: Rubbish not tidied up Poor electrics or overloading electric sockets Poor maintenance of equipment Poor storage of items Arson Misuse of electrical equipment Portable heaters Careless disposal of cigarettes Children playing with matches Careless use of cooking equipment Hot areas Fuels and chemicals Fire safety awareness in the home and workplace helps to reduce fires breaking out and reduce accidents. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 3

4 Laws and Regulations There are many acts and regulations in place that cover safety in the workplace. The 1971 Fire Precautions Act The 1971 Fire Precautions Act was the Act that used to form the law in this area. It was revised in 1996 and there were more regulations like the Fire Certificate (Special Premises) 1976 and the Fire Certificate (Workplace) Other acts covered special areas, such as the Residential Homes Act, Nursing Homes Act, Building Regulations, as well as conventional Heath and Safety regulations. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 This is a comprehensive document to make workplaces carry out a comprehensive assessment to identify hazards and to determine control measures to reduce the risks to an acceptable level. This is the basis for all fire law that we use today. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force on 1st October It made various changes in fire regulations across many sectors, including the voluntary sector in all non-domestic premises England and Wales. It replaced the 1971 and 1997 Acts as one simpler set of regulations. It introduced significant changes to regulation and enforcement. The fire service can make inspection visits to make sure companies and buildings comply with this order. The Order mainly introduced: One simple Fire Safety Regime Risk assessment-based planning That a Responsible Person was to be appointed and the responsibility was passed to them. They have to carry out risk assessments The Order applies to all buildings that the public have access to, including places of work. The Order is much more focused on prevention, to reduce the number of instances of firerelated problems. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 4

5 With risk assessing and planning, the Order: Identifies risks and, therefore, avoids them Evaluates risks that cannot be eliminated Develops prevention policies Combats risks at the source and replaces dangerous practices with safe or less dangerous ones Develops prevention policies Instructs and trains staff Keeps fire prevention and safety policy continually addressed and reviewed The Order covers fire safety in England and Wales. Similar acts were introduced elsewhere, including: Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Act 2005 Who is a Responsible Person? Employers are responsible for fire safety measures in the workplace. Where the premises are not a workplace, there needs to be someone who has overall control for the premises. Where there is no overall management then the responsible person is the occupier. If none of the above apply, the owner is the responsible person and must: Review and plans emergency action plans Arrange regular risk assessments Provide fire detection systems Appoint other competent people Provide information to employees and building users Eliminate or reduce risk The Competent Person The workplace must also have competent people who help to ensure that the fire planning runs smoothly. Someone appointed by the responsible person, such as a fire warden/marshal, alarm supplier, system maintenance engineer, etc. Contractors must also be competent and checked before they are used Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 5

6 Risk Assessing From 1st October 2006, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 laid down that the Responsible Person (RP) of any non-domestic premises must carry out a fire risk assessment, including measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of fire, and identify persons at risk. The definition of a Responsible Person is contained in the above Order. Where there are five or more employees, a record must be kept of significant findings. Risk assessing is a balancing act between the risk and the likelihood of that risk actually happening. Then the cost and practicality of protecting against the risk have to be balanced. Risk assessing is a formal process but we are constantly doing mini risk assessments, for example every time we cross the road. The HSE have a guide on the steps to risk assessment that is available from them or from their website. Risk assessments have five main stages: 1. Identify the fire hazard 2. Identify the people at risk 3. Evaluate the risks 4. Record your findings 5. Review and revise the risk assessments 1. Identify the Fire Hazard Look at what potential hazards are in the workplace and document them. There are many different types of hazards and the list will be different depending on the type of workplace and work practices. Two identical work places would each need a separate risk assessment, and they may well be different. In the risk assessment, the RP must list: Ignition sources Fuel sources Heat sources Exits Flames, chemicals, electrical problems Types of people in the area Work carried out in the area Contractors used Public access Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 6

7 2. Identify the People at Risk Who is at risk Is there someone who works occasionally in the area Is language a problem Special needs, for example deaf, disabled, etc. How quickly can they make their escape How will fire spread and affect them Number of people in the area 3. Evaluate the Risks Once the risks and people at risk have been identified, the next step is to evaluate the risk to determine whether it can be eliminated or reduced. Not all risks can be eliminated Decide on what control measures need to be taken, such as changes in policies, changing materials used, changing exits, training, etc. Discuss your findings with employers and employees to establish the best practice 4. Record your Findings It is a legal requirement to keep complete records. They should: Be complete and include the whole workplace and everyone at risk Show the risks and the control measures Record all tests and reports on the test results Show that existing control measures are adequate Show that all staff are trained adequately Include simple floor plans to show routes and areas of risk 5. Review and Revise the Risk Assessments Risk assessments are only accurate on the day they were carried out. Review the risk assessment: At regular intervals Whenever anything changes in the workplace With any changes in the people employed When any contractor is used Whenever it is deemed necessary Whenever a risk is identified or reported Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 7

8 Fire Logbooks and Records Records and logs are best kept in one place and they will need to be inspected by a fire safety officer. Records can be held digitally or manually, or both. Records must be reviewed and checked to ensure complete and up to date compliance. It is a legal requirement to keep and maintain fire safety records. Records kept for: Risk assessments Regular checks Maintenance carried out Training that has been carried out and when due to refresh All records need to be dated and kept safe and up to date Employee Responsibilities All employees should be aware of all fire systems and evacuation To understand and follow all workplace policies To practice all fire drills responsibly To attend training where required To be aware of fire policies on the first day of employment and review whenever revised. Signs should be placed to update and remind employees Training and Staff Awareness Training is important and good policies are needed to ensure that staff take the alarm seriously. Regular weekly alarm tests should be completed and all staff and visitors should be informed of test times and durations. Evacuation practices should be carried out to test workplace policies. People often ignore alarms as they think it s just a test or accidental activation, so education is important. Ensuring that staff have a basic understanding of fire will help save lives and speed up safe evacuation. Make sure that all staff comply with the good housekeeping guidance, and make sure that all exits are kept clear and easily accessible. Regular practice sessions are needed to ensure that all staff know what to do in the event of a fire alarm and how to get visitors out to a safe assembly point. These should ideally take place twice a year as a minimum, and more frequently in higher risk areas. The best type of practice is one that is unannounced, and its findings reported on and measures for improvement actioned. All staff and visitors should be made aware of the assembly point. The target is to evacuate in less than four minutes. It is very important to have a nominated person to call the Emergency Services and give them exact directions to the building and liaise with the Fire Services when they arrive. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 8

9 The nominated person should tell the Fire Services where the fire started, they should also have the visitors book and staff records available, and be able to confirm if all staff and visitors are accounted for or if there is anyone trapped in the building. Risk assessments are made and a training policy established. Depends on risks and people employed Needs to be repeated where necessary Must be documented and reviewed Training is not just a course like this, it can also be a fire drill or emergency practice Formal fire courses need to be supplemented with in-house updates on policy changes. A course cannot tell you the in-house arrangements and locations Reporting Problems If any member of staff identifies a problem then it needs to be reported to ensure that action is taken to solve this problem or reduce the risk. New issues are identified all the time and the existing fire plans and risk assessments may not work in a certain situation. Report any problems immediately If you can fix the problem, do so Move any risks if safe to do so Make sure you report problems to the correct person Take notes and document the problem correctly Follow up on decision Be prepared to take the report to a higher level Cost to Businesses from Fire Fires cost businesses millions of pounds every year, and this affects the employees as well as the local community in those cases where employment is affected after a fire. It is difficult to quantify the exact cost, but it does affect both the employer and the employees. Not all losses are insurable, so even after the fire the business may not get back to the position it was in before the fire. Lost orders and lost customers can cause permanent damage to a business, and it may not be able to recover. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 9

10 Fire Wardens Businesses or premises take precautions to ensure that there are staff trained to help in an emergency and to evacuate and follow the emergency plans. Fire wardens need to: Be spread across the workplace in places where they can cover all areas Be employed in a position that does not involve being off site as part of their work Be responsible persons and of the correct nature to instruct people in an emergency Make sure exits and equipment are always ready and functional Ensure that all escape routes are clear Ensure that all fire doors work and that external escapes open fully without obstruction Have lists of all employees that are up to date Be aware of policies and who the responsible people are, and be able to pass this information onto new employees Arrange and oversee fire drills Ensure the fire logs and records are up to date Be fully trained Ensure that there are no slip, trip or fall hazards, and that health and safety rules are being followed Assist in risk assessments and emergency plans Be aware of all company changes in policy and working practices that may change the action that would need to be taken in a fire emergency (moving of a machine, new buildings, etc.) Ensure lighting is correct for exit and assembly points Make sure that all electrical equipment is tested and being used correctly Make sure that all cooking equipment is used correctly Monitor, review, report and document at all times Work with debrief sessions for drills and real evacuations If fire does break out then the fire warden: Helps to evacuate the building Carries out head counts to ensure everyone is accounted for Checks an allocated area before they leave the building Makes sure that all the fire doors are closed and windows shut Fights a fire only if safe to do so and they have training Reports their findings to the fire service and others If a fire warden is away from his usual place of work when fire breaks out then there is usually someone in the company who would act on their behalf in an emergency. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 10

11 Fire Prevention Prevention is very important. Businesses do a lot of work to assess for risks and prevent fires breaking out. All employees need to also do their bit to ensure that the risks are reduced. Fire prevention can be helped by: Following and reviewing risk assessments Testing equipment and alarms Maintaining and using all equipment correctly Keeping the workplace tidy Taking care when storing potentially hazardous products Staff training and awareness Following smoking policies Reporting any possible problems The Fire Triangle The components needed to create a fire are Oxygen, Heat and Fuel. When you can remove one part of the triangle, the fire cannot spread. OXYGEN - can be in the air. Chemicals such as fertiliser or bleach produce oxygen. Keeping doors and windows closed helps cut down on the amount of oxygen that will feed fire. HEAT - machines, heat from processes like cooking, naked flames, matches and heaters. FUEL - paper, flammable liquids, gases, solvents, coal, wood, plastic. Removing or reducing one of these sources can prevent fires. Many things such as can cause fire, such as: Arson Electrical Poor house keeping Smoking Chemical reaction Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 11

12 Electrical Fires Overheating of electrical equipment and cables can cause electrical fires. Poor insulation can cause sparks that ignite other material. Be aware of the dangers of electrocution. Have all electrical equipment PAT tested and ensure that all tests are documented, as well as stickers put on the appliances (as required) Turn off equipment when not in use Avoid overloading sockets or extension leads Chemical Fires Petrol is not the only chemical that is flammable; many chemicals burn, such as paints, cleaning fluids and solvents It can be difficult to put chemical fires out as they spread and re-ignite if not sealed Take care the chemical does not harm you on contact or by inhalation Good Housekeeping One of the most common causes of fires and other health and safety accidents is poor housekeeping. Good housekeeping is an easy way of reducing fire risk: Ensure rubbish is cleared regularly Use non-flammable materials Check electrics correctly Correct training and awareness of staff No smoking policy Careful use in kitchens Carry out daily inspections Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 12

13 Contractors Visiting the Building Contractors coming into the workplace also need to be aware of and follow the rules. Check what they are bringing onto the site What are they doing Where are they going Carry out a risk assessment Agree what is to be done and when it will be finished Agree what they will do with rubbish, and what dust will be created and sparks will be caused Use only competent contractors Preventing Arson Arson can be a problem and is sometimes difficult to prevent, but some basic precautions can help reduce the risk: Keep rubbish tidy Careful placement of bins and use lockable skips where possible Keep windows closed Special fireproof letter boxes Prevent unauthorised access to the building Have effective fire detection systems Install good CCTV systems Calling the Fire Service Calling the fire service is done using 999 or 112 by a landline or mobile phone, but they need certain information. A nominated person is usually responsible for this. Remember the communication does not stop with the phone call. The nominated person should meet with the fire crew to tell them where the fire is, if anyone is unaccounted for, what is the safest way to the fire, and other information they may need. They will also need to know if there are any dangerous substances like chemicals, gas, fuel or oxygen that could make their work even more dangerous. Tell them: The exact address If there people in the building What has happened Any special direction they should approach from When they arrive have the fire records ready and explain any special dangers that are present, like gas or fuel Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 13

14 Evacuating in an Emergency (means of escape) The procedures for each building are different. You need to follow the procedures for your place of work, but the basics are to leave personal items behind as these may impede your exit. Respond to the alarm, but always be aware that your best exit may not be the closest one as the fire could be between you and your nearest evacuation route. Walk in a calm manner and be observant. On exiting the building, go straight to your nominated assembly point, so that you can all be accounted for. Make sure you notify the designated person of anything you think may be a concern and of any missing persons, who they are, and where were they last seen. Stay at your assembly point until directed that you can return by the fire service or designated person. Make sure you find out your evacuating plans in your workplace. When you discover a fire, raise the alarm: Clear the area, furthest part first Fight the fire if safe to do so Evacuate the area according to the evacuation plan Role call of all staff Await emergency services Debrief and return only when told to by the fire service Meeting Point When you evacuate a building, there will be a pre-determined meeting point where you meet once out of the building A role call is made and you stay there until told to move or return to the building Find out the meeting points and evacuation routes at your workplace Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 14

15 Fire Signs and Symbols Signs come in different colours and types, depending on what they are trying to say. The basic colour codes are: Mandatory Signs These are blue in colour and would indicate something that must be done, like a fire door must be kept shut or how to activate the fire service. Safe Signs These are green in colour to indicate what is safe to do in an emergency. These are things like a fire assembly point or fire exit. These signs often glow in the dark or are lit by emergency lights to help you exit the building if the lighting fails. Information Signs A red sign would indicate information on something, such as what type of extinguisher is here or where a fire hose is. They also tell you what type of extinguisher to use. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 15

16 Active and Passive Fire Prevention Active fire protection systems like automatic water sprinkler and spray systems are widely used in many buildings. The fire protection system may be to extinguish the fire, control the fire or provide exposure protection to prevent domino effects. There are other more specialised systems using inert gases and halogen-based gases, which are used for flooding enclosed spaces. Active fire fighting systems need to be reliable and the design of the system should demonstrate this. The design of fire fighting systems should conform to specified standards, such as BS 5306 Code of practice for extinguishing installation and equipment, and the Fire Offices Committee Tentative rules for medium and high velocity spray systems. The location of items such as the foam and water sources should be a safe distance from any hazardous installation. Critical valving and instrument cabling located on the protected installation should be capable of withstanding the effects of fire and heat. The system should be supplied by a secure water supply, which should include items such as backup diesel pumps where appropriate. The design must ensure that the active fire protection system is not starved of water due to other demands on the water supply system during a fire. Passive fire protection can provide an effective alternative to active systems for protecting against vessel failure. This generally consists of a coating of fire-resistant insulating media applied to a vessel or steel surface. It is often used where water or other active protection media supplies are inadequate, such as in remote locations, or where there are difficulties with handling fire water run-off. Fire walls are another form of passive fire protection that can be used to prevent the spread of fire and the exposure of adjacent equipment to thermal radiation. An important criterion in deciding which system is most appropriate for fire exposure protection is the likely duration of the exposure to fire, as passive fire protection is only effective for short duration exposure (1-2 hours). Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 16

17 Fire Equipment Fire fighting equipment is not a replacement for getting out of the building. Companies put a lot of time into ensuring they comply with regulations and safe practice but in an emergency the best thing is usually to evacuate safely by following the signs and exits rather than attempting to fight a fire. This is best left to the fire service. Fire equipment includes: alarms, extinguishers, fire doors, emergency lights, signs, visitor books, trained people. We will look at these individually. Signs indicating rules, exits, alarms and assembly points are important fire safety equipment, as are completed staff records and visitor books. Do not use unless safe to do so There are different types and you need to make sure you use the right one, as using the wrong one could make things worse They only last for a short period of time, so ensure you can put out the fire with what you have. Fires are extinguished by smothering, cooling or starvation. There are a few types of extinguishers and they need to be maintained and checked regularly and tested annually. Before you fight a fire, you must ensure safety, and only use them if it is safe to do so. It s usually best to leave it to the professionals. In kitchens, be very careful of putting water on a fire as it turns to steam and expands 1700 to 1, which adds more oxygen to the fire and will become another burn risk. Fire blankets also can be used to control a fire, but only if trained to use them. There are special rules for the placement of extinguishers. No one should travel more than 30m to find them, and they should be mounted in pairs on the wall. Care has to be taken to keep them clean and protected. Fire alarm types include automatic and manual, and can work on smoke or heat detection, or both. A manual system could be as simple as shouting FIRE or ringing a bell. An automatic system would sound and alarm, and some automatically activate the emergency services, set off sprinklers or many other things. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 17

18 Fire Extinguishers From 2001, all fire extinguishers have to comply with the European Standard EN3 and be red with a coloured band to identify the contents and use. The band should be less than 5% of the total surface area. They are simple to use: Read the instructions Locate and remove the pin Get in a safe position Know your exit Keep low and safe Do not fight a fire if larger than the size of a waste paper basket Green Halon extinguishers are illegal in the UK, apart from a few specialist uses Use the correct extinguisher for the fire class Classes of Fire Fires are quoted as different classes to ensure the correct extinguisher is used: CLASS A - Solids such as wood, plastics CLASS B - Flammable liquids such as paraffin or petrol CLASS C - Flammable gases such as butane or propane CLASS D - Metals CLASS F - Cooking oils or fat Electrical fires Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 18

19 Water Extinguishers These are the most widespread type and the cheapest Ideal as they cool the fire Not suitable for electrical or class B liquid fires Range up to 6m and last for seconds Foam Extinguishers These seal flammable liquids from igniting again by the foam floating on the liquid to seal it Do not use on chip pan fires Safer than water if accidently sprayed on electrics Range about 4.5m, duration about 60 seconds CO2 Extinguishers Limited use on class B fires as the gas does not stay, but ideal on live electrical fires as nothing conducts Do not use on chip pan fires Does not cool the fire Do not touch horn as it freezes and take care in confined spaces Range about 2m, duration varies Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 19

20 Dry Powder Safe on electrical fires Fine on most liquid fires, apart from chip pan fires Provides rapid fire knockdown, but does not seal the fire so take care of the fire starting again Allow powder to clear and be ready to use again Wet Chemical Extinguisher Ideal for chip pan, cooking oil and fat fires Not recommended for home use or class B fires Sprays as a fine mist to cool the fire and the potassium salts saponify the oil surface to producing a layer over the oil Spray also prevents splashing Saponify = (Chemistry) to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a fat is converted into a soap by treatment with alkali Fire blankets Ideal to wrap over someone s clothes it they are on fire If the blanket does not fully cover the fire, it will not work Take care of flames coming around blanket to hurt user Works by smothering the fire and starving it of oxygen Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 20

21 Fire Doors Fire doors do not work if they are wedged open. Some have automatic closers on them, but most are a normal strong door with the target time of 30 minutes of protection against a fire. They should seal correctly and be checked to ensure they comply with local regulations. If you have to open a door during a fire, look around the door for smoke or staining, touch the door carefully with the back of your hand to check for heat, touch the furniture in the same way to see if there is any heat. If the door is hot then do not open it as the added air can fuel the fire. If a door is hot and someone is on the other side, you have to make a decision as to whether it is safe to enter. If you do open the door, crouch down, foot to base of door and slowly look. Smoke rises, so as you are low down you can see under the smoke as to how bad the situation is. Use the door as a shield and keep low as heat and smoke rises and the air is easier to breath low down. Some buildings have a stay put policy, as this is may be deemed safer than leaving the building. Dangers Involved with Fire and Smoke People get injured in many ways. Often people do not respect fire and assume that they will be unaffected. Most of us have at some time been near a bonfire and will know that when the wind changes direction and smoke blows towards you, you close your eyes as the smoke is an irritant. Smoke in your eyes makes them water and blurs your vision, which can easily make you become disorientated. In an enclosed situation involving fire, this situation is far worse, and you are seriously at risk; you could easily become a victim of smoke and get disoriented, which could cause you to become lost, even in a familiar environment. This could affect your ability to make your way out to safety. As the smoke gets into your lungs, your respiration is affected and you could soon become unconscious. Take care if opening any door (including a fire door) in an emergency: Listen and feel the door with the back of your hand to feel for heat Take care with door handles, as they conduct heat more than the door itself Keep low Put foot at base of door Open door slightly and look Be ready to close the door quickly Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 21

22 Fire Alarms Fire alarms are a legal requirement in buildings, but systems can differ. Some are fully automatic systems, while other may be to use a hand bell and shout to warn people. All systems need to be checked at regular intervals and recorded. Employees need to be aware of the alarm system and evacuation policy. Shouted warnings (e.g. FIRE ) are acceptable in small areas. There are many different types of alarm system and fire detection system. They work in different ways to ensure that any risk of fire is identified quickly. Sometimes there are false alarms, but all alarm activations need to be treated as real threats until it is know to be a false alarm. Smoke alarms - Detect small amounts of smoke Heat detectors - Detect rises in temperature Linked to emergency lighting systems Must have effective exit signs in the building to establish the best exit. Signs usually glow in the dark Must be maintained by a competent person and not be turned off Everyone must be able to hear the alarm Any employee who has hearing problems, or who works in a noisy environment, needs to be able to know the alarm has activated. Flashing lights are very good in these cases Emergency Lighting Used to show an exit if the power if lost. They have internal batteries that activate to light the exit routes. There are different types available and they need to be checked at regular intervals. Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 22

23 Smoke alarms in the home The subjects we have spoken about will apply to all buildings, including the home. Smoke alarms are inexpensive and, if tested regularly, can make the difference between life and death. You re more than twice as likely to die in a fire if you don t have a smoke alarm that works. 18 people die each year because the battery in their smoke alarm was flat or missing (Fire Safety in the Home 2011). Fire Sense It is a great idea for the whole family to create a Fire Safety Plan together, as it is best to involve everyone in the household, including the children, to encourage awareness. You need to decide which is the best route out of the house, and what steps to take and where to go if it isn t possible to get out. There are excellent free materials available to help you at When you stay in a hotel, take time to find out where the exits are and where the assembly point is; this information is available, and is usually found on the door to your room - how often do you actually read it? Fire Safety in your Workplace Now you have learned about fire safety, you need to return to your workplace and apply this information there. If you are not sure, ask. Learn about: Emergency plans Risk assessments Responsible people Fire alarm systems Fire fighting equipment The workplace and environment Evacuation plans Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 23

24 Summary If you completed our online course, you will be able to download and print your completion certificate online as soon as you have passed the test. If you completed a classroom course, you will receive a ProTrainings wall certificate and wallet card like the below image in the post after the course. You can download and print both versions of your Certified CPD certificate from your free ProTrainings login area. If you require any further assistance or would like information on this or any ProTrainings course, support@protrainings.eu or call ProTrainings Europe Ltd 650 The Crescent Colchester Business Park Colchester, Essex CO4 9YQ support@protrainings.eu Web Phone Copyright ProTrainings Europe Ltd all rights reserved 24