Confine Small Workplace Emergencies - PUAWER008B

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Overview

This course is designed for persons who could be required to undertake first response to fire incidents requiring the use of portable fire extinguishers and/ or fire blankets. The successful attendee will obtain skills and knowledge required to safely use and operate portable fire fighting equipment relevant to the type of incident.

Outline

• What is fire?
• Transmission of heat
• Type of fire analysed
• The fire triangle
• Type of fire extinguishers
• Fire blankets
• Fire hose reels
• Where to store the fire fighting equipment
• First attack fire response procedures
• Workplace and evacuation procedures
• Co-ordination of emergency services
• Operation of fire extinguishers and blankets
• Assessment of students’ competence

Assessment

• PUAWER008B/01: Prepare for emergency situations
• PUAWER008B/02: Identify and assess the emergency
• PUAWER008B/03: Safely confine emergencies where possible
• PUAWER008B/04: Use initial response equipment
• PUAWER008B/05: Report workplace emergency response

Location

On site.

Duration

To maximize learning benefits, it is recommended that this course be conducted with a maximum of 12 participants over a period of up to 4 hours.

Resources

Suitable classroom equipped with whiteboard. A suitable area to light and extinguish small fires.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, each student will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.