1. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
Please note - this presentation has been adapted from
an instructor-led training session – it is not designed
specifically for self-learn
© RD Jones 2009

2. Fire Safety Awareness
Course Outline
 Understanding Fire
 Causes of Fire
 Responsibilities – Fire Safety is everyone’s responsibility
 Risk Assessment – Generic & Dynamic
 Human Behaviour
 Fire Detection & Fire-Fighting
 Fire Drills, Evacuation & Fire Wardens

3. Fire Safety Awareness
Course Aims
For delegates to:
 Develop awareness of the causes of fire
 Adopt the ‘Safe Person Concept’
 Know what to do in the event of a fire

4. Fire Safety Awareness
Objectives
To be able to:
 Identify Fire Hazards & Risk
 Apply a simple method of Fire Risk Assessment
 Follow correct procedure in the event of fire

5. Fire Safety Awareness
WIIFM?
A basic understanding of the common causes
of fire, and the correct actions to take should
a fire occur, will help you minimise or
eliminate fire-risk not only in the workplace,
but in the home, in hotels, restaurants,
shops, at BBQ’s, in fact, EVERYWHERE!

6. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
1. Causes of Fire
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7. Fire Safety Awareness
What is a Fire?
Banstead,
Surrey
December
2008

8. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Science – The Triangle of Fire

9. Fire Safety Awareness
Fuels
FUELS
Combustible Solids
Flammable Liquids
Flammable Gases

10. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Spread
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CONVECTION RADIATION CONDUCTION
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11. Fire Safety Awareness
Convection

12. Fire Safety Awareness
Radiation

13. Fire Safety Awareness
Conduction

14. 14
Fire Safety Awareness
Dangers of Fires
Toxic Fumes & Gases
Thick Black Smoke
Tremendous Heat
Structural Damage
Pollution

15. Fire Safety Awareness
The 3 Main Causes of Fire

16. Fire Safety Awareness
Attributable Causes
Electrical Appliances Cooking
Smoking Hot Work

17. Fire Safety Awareness
Common Causes
GROUP EXERCISE
List some other common causes
of fires in the workplace & home.

18. Fire Safety Awareness
Chip Pan Fires
Human Behaviour
The Common Denominator

19. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
2. Risk Assessment
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20. Fire Safety Awareness
Legislation
UK & EU
 Fire Precautions Act 1971
 HSAW Act 1974
 MHSWR 1992
 Fire Precautions Workplace Regs 1997/99
 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

21. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Risk Assessment
The 5 Steps
1. Fire Hazard Identification
2. People at Risk
3. Evaluate, Remove & Reduce Risks
4. Record, Plan, Train
5. Review

22. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Risk Assessment
Review
Monitor, Revise
Record
Plan,Train, Instruct
Evaluate Risk
Remove, Reduce
People at Risk
Location
Fire Hazard
Fuels, Ignition,Work

23. Fire Safety Awareness
Dynamic Risk Assessment
 Hazard Identification
 Risk Assessment – who is at risk
 Risk Control – control measures
 Risk Elimination
 Decision – Benefits
 Action / No Action
The application of the risk management process
during the activities we undertake will lead to the
Safe Person Concept.

24. Fire Safety Awareness
Dynamic Risk Assessment

25. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Risk Assessment

26. Fire Safety Awareness
Risk Assessment
GROUP EXERCISE
Risk Assessment of one area of the
workplace or home – 15 minutes.
Group 1 – Workplace
Group 2 – Home

27. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
3. Fire Detection
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28. Fire Safety Awareness
Smoke & Heat Detectors

29. Fire Safety Awareness
Smoke & Heat Detectors
 Do not fit in areas of heat & humidity
 Kitchens
 Bathrooms
 Workshops
 Do not install within ½ metre of walls
 Do not stack boxes / objects to within ½ metre

30. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
4. Fire Warning
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31. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Alarm Call Point

32. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
5. Fire Evacuation
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33. Fire Safety Awareness
Evacuation Procedures
 leave the building immediately
 use the nearest exit
 walk quickly but do not run
 close doors behind you
 do not delay your exit to collect your belongings
 go to the fire assembly point and report to Fire Wardens
 do not return until told to do so

34. Fire Safety Awareness
Means of Escape

35. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Wardens
 Safely evacuate floor or area on fire alarm sounding
 Ensure ALL staff leave the building immediately
 Go to the fire assembly point and take roll call
 Ensure nobody re-enters the building until told to do so
 Liaise with Health & Safety representative on FRA policy

36. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
6. Fire Fighting
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37. Fire Safety Awareness
Always Remember…

38. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Fighting
ONLY attack the fire if safe to do so!
REMEMBER
Dynamic Risk Assessment

39. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Extinction
REMOVAL
HEAT FUEL O X Y G EN
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40. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Extinguishers
WATER DRY POWDER
Solids ALL Fires

41. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Extinguishers
FOAM CO2
Solids & Liquids Electrical

42. Fire Safety Awareness
Fire Extinguishers

43. Fire Safety Awareness
Positioning

44. Fire Safety Awareness
Attacking the Fire
Use the correct extinguisher
Use only ONE extinguisher
Keep a clear exit route
Close doors behind you

45. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
7. The Reality
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46. Fire Safety Awareness
Risk Assessment – Re-visit
GROUP EXERCISE
Risk Assessment of one area of the
workplace or home – 15 minutes.
Group 1 – Workplace
Group 2 – Home

47. Fire Safety Awareness
Summary – Q&A
 Summary
 Your Questions?

48. Fire Safety Awareness
Always Remember…

49. Total Development Solutions
Fire Safety Awareness
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