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Fire Safety Awareness Part 1 for Catering & Hospitality

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  • Introduction
    • Introduction: What is fire safety awareness?
  • Fire Safety in Food Settings
    • Why is fire safety important in food settings?
    • Scenario: A fire in a busy restaurant kitchen
    • Why fire safety matters
    • Compliance with Fire Safety Law in the UK
    • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
    • Who is responsible for fire safety?
    • What are the consequences of non-compliance?
  • Why you need fire safety awareness in a food setting
    • How do fires start?
    • Different fire behaviours
    • How to reduce heat and ignition hazards
    • Fuel in food settings
    • Minimising fire risks through proper fuel management
    • Oxygen
    • Fire safety notes for kitchens
    • The classes of fire
  • Common causes of fire
    • What are the causes of fire?
    • What are the most common causes of fire?
    • Electrical equipment
    • Smoking
    • Preventing arson
    • Managing visitors in food settings
    • Additional security measures
  • Course Summary
    • Summary
  • Assessment
    • Assessment
  • Assessment
    • Assessment
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Fire Safety Awareness Part 1 for Catering & Hospitality

This course provides essential fire safety awareness for food industry professionals. Learn fire prevention, risk assessment, and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, compliance, and best practices in fire hazard management.

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CPD/CE Points:  60 Mins

Assessment:  10

Pass Rate:  80%

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Course Details

Fire safety is a critical aspect of workplace health and safety, ensuring the protection of employees, customers, and business assets. This course provides a foundational understanding of fire hazards, prevention measures, and emergency procedures. Participants will learn about fire risks in various environments, the importance of fire safety regulations, and the role of individuals in maintaining a safe workplace. The course also covers the proper use of fire extinguishers, evacuation procedures, and how to respond effectively in an emergency.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define fire safety awareness and explain its significance in food-related environments.
  • Summarise the key aspects of UK Fire Safety Law about food settings.
  • Describe how fires start and the behaviours of different types of fires, and classify the various fire classes.

This course is ideal for employees, managers, and business owners who need to ensure fire safety compliance and protect their workplace from potential fire risks.

Course Aims

To equip individuals working in food settings with a foundational understanding of fire safety practices, enabling them to identify, minimise, and manage fire risks effectively while adhering to current UK fire safety regulations.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Understand the importance of fire safety in food settings and its relevance to their role.
  • Recognise their responsibilities under UK Fire Safety Law and how to ensure compliance.
  • Gain a basic understanding of fire behaviour, including heat, ignition, fuel, and oxygen’s role in fire dynamics.
  • Identify the common causes of fires in food settings and how to mitigate these risks.
  • Learn preventative measures, such as safe electrical equipment use, smoking restrictions, and protection against arson.
  • Develop strategies to manage visitors within food premises to reduce fire risks safely.

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction: What is fire safety awareness?

  • Why is fire safety important in food settings?
  • Scenario: A fire in a busy restaurant kitchen
  • Why fire safety matters
  • Compliance with Fire Safety Law in the UK
  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
  • Who is responsible for fire safety?
  • What are the consequences of non-compliance?

  • How do fires start?
  • Different fire behaviours
  • How to reduce heat and ignition hazards
  • Fuel in food settings
  • Minimising fire risks through proper fuel management
  • Oxygen
  • Fire safety notes for kitchens
  • The classes of fire

  • What are the causes of fire?
  • What are the most common causes of fire?
  • Electrical equipment
  • Smoking
  • Preventing arson
  • Managing visitors in food settings
  • Additional security measures

  • Summary

  • Assessment

  • Assessment 10 Assessments

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