Domestic Fire Safety - UK (Update Available)

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Overview/Description
Although the incidence of fires in domestic residences has decreased over the past decade, approximately 40,000 dwelling fires still occur annually. The vast majority of them are accidental and are caused by the misuse of equipment or appliances, and the careless handling of fire or hot substances. Because domiciliary care workers provide care for individuals in their homes, they can have a significant impact on the risk these individuals face from the threat of fire. This course aims to raise awareness about fire safety practices and precautionary measures that domiciliary care workers can take to reduce the risks faced by residents in their homes. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Chilworth (a DEKRA Company) – Global Experts in Safety and Process Safety.

Target Audience
Domiciliary care workers

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Domestic Fire Safety - UK (Update Available)

recognise the duty employers have to train employees who work in domestic residences on fire safety

recognise ways to prevent the types of fires you may face in a domestic residence

complete a bedtime check to prevent fires starting in the night and to make sure escape routes are clear

consider the effectiveness of escape plans

respond properly in the event of a fire

take proper action to get everyone out of a home where fire is occurring

take proper action when your escape route is blocked

recognise fire safety precautions that can be taken to better protect vulnerable people from household fires

Course Number:
ehs_hsf_a09_sh_enuk