The Complete Fires and Hazards (Health & Safety) Diploma

Basic Fire Safety Awareness Certification Course

Learning all you can about fire safety is important for homeowners and businesses alike. Keeping your home, family, staff, and company protected in the event of a blaze is a priority for many people. One way many individuals protect themselves is by developing a compressive fire safety plan.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the importance of fire safety. This is achieved by talking about how fires begin, how they spread, and their common causes. The course also reviews basic building features designed to keep occupants safe, the details about fire extinguishers and their use, as well as the steps to take in the event of a blaze.

You Will Learn:

• The three elements that combine to form the “fire triangle” as well as ways in which fire can spread
• Common causes of fire and preventative measures you can take to reduce the risk
• The features most buildings have to prevent fires from spreading, warn occupants about risk, and keep them safe while evacuating
• The main types of fire extinguishers and how to tell when you should use each one
• Information about the methods employed to use most standard fire extinguishers, regardless of the type
• What to do in the event of a fire, including how to alert others to the dangers posed

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Learning about how fires begin, which can help you develop strong preventative measures
• Gaining knowledge about how fires can spread and the steps to take to reduce those risks
• Exploring the common causes for fires that happen to business and residences, as well as how you can keep your home or business safe is a key part of developing a safety plan
• Acquiring an understanding of how to use the various safety features in buildings and how to spot malfunctions
• Gaining important information about what to do in the event of a fire

Electrical Safety in the Workplace Certificate Course

Electrical accidents can result in serious injury, disability and death. Although workers in some industries are at especially high risk of injury, these accidents can occur in almost any workplace. Therefore, it is important that employers and workers alike understand the risks they encounter when working with electricity and how to work in a safe, efficient manner. In this course, you will learn how to identify potential sources of electrocution and uphold electrical safety in the workplace. You will learn about the key legislation put in place to ensure electrical safety at work and its practical implications in day-to-day scenarios.

You Will Learn:

• The effects of electric shock on the body and why electrical accidents can be fatal
• The most common causes of electrical accidents in the workplace
• The scope of The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and how they complement other legislation
• How risk assessments reduce the chance of electrical injury, and other practical steps an employer can take to promote electrical safety at work
• How to select the right tools and equipment when carrying out work with electricity and how to ensure that anyone working with electricity is appropriately qualified to do so

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• If you are an employer, this course will help you meet your obligations under health and safety law with regards to electrical safety
• If you are responsible for conducting risk assessments at work, this course will help you identify and understand potential electrical hazards
• If you are an employee, this course will help you understand and avoid common electrical hazards
• If you have an interest in occupational health, this course will provide a useful introduction to one of the most lethal hazards present in the workplace

Fire Marshal Training Course

Fires may break out when least expected and it is important to know how to deal with these situations, not just as a fire marshal, but as an individual as well. This course covers basic fire safety and prevention steps, as well as the actions to take in the event of a fire, so as to improve overall fire awareness. The course aims to equip all persons, as well as the fire marshal, with the knowledge and skills needed to properly deal with emergency situations. You will learn how to identify potential fire hazards, how you can minimise their risk, how to properly use a fire extinguisher and how to be reactive in any situation.

You Will Learn:-

• Some of the basic principles behind combustion and how fires spread.
• What the most common causes of fire are.
• The safety and preventative measures to take in order to minimise the threat of fire.
• What the main duties of the fire marshal include.
• About the different classes of fire and how this leads to choosing the correct fire extinguisher.
• The actions to take in the event of a fire breaking out.

Benefits of Taking This Course:-

• Your knowledge will allow you to properly identify fire hazards in an area.
• Your knowledge will allow you to be better equipped in preventing fires from breaking out.
• You will learn of the proactive and reactive responsibilities of the fire marshal, allowing you to gain more confidence in this role.
• You will learn to handle a fire extinguisher.
• You will gain an overall better understanding of fire safety and awareness, all of which can be applied to both individuals and fire marshals.
• The knowledge provided in this course will help you to better deal with an emergency.

Fires and Explosions in the Workplace Course

Every year, hundreds of people in the UK are injured by fires and explosions at work. These injuries are not restricted to stereotypically “dangerous” industries – fires and explosions can occur in almost any workplace.

Furthermore, the majority of these incidents are preventable. In this course, you will learn about the UK legislation that underpins best practice with regards to preventing fires and explosions at work, and the practical steps you can take to ensure a safe working environment.

You Will Learn:

-          Why fire safety and the risk of explosions should be of concern to all business owners, regardless of industry or type of business

-          The five steps employers should take to identify and manage fire and explosion-related risks in the workplace

-          The main points of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and how you can use a hierarchical approach to prevent fires and explosions

-          How the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 and other legislation can help you prepare for an emergency

-          Why combustible dust is dangerous and how to store it safely

Benefits of Taking This Course:

-          If you are an employer, this course will help you meet your obligations under health and safety law.

-          If you are responsible for carrying out risk assessments at work, this course will help you conduct a thorough investigation and highlight potential hazards that may cause fires and explosions.

-          If you are an employee, this course will help you keep yourself and others safe when working with, or in close proximity to, combustible materials.

-          This course will help you put together a plan that outlines what to do in the event of a fire or explosion at work.

Hazard Identification and Risk Control Course

Every year, British employees report over 600,000 workplace injuries. Not all injuries are preventable, but good hazard identification and risk control can go a long way in making the workplace a safer environment for everyone.

In this course, you will learn how to quickly identify hazards, assess the danger they pose to employees and others at work and how to reduce risk as far as is reasonably practicable. You will learn about your obligations under the law when it comes to health and safety and how to keep accurate records.

What You Will Learn

• What the terms “hazard” and “risk” mean in an occupational context and how key pieces of legislation help employers make the workplace safer for everyone
• How to uncover hazards in the workplace, make a realistic assessment of the risk presented by these hazards and who you need to consult when making your assessment
• How to keep appropriate records of risk assessments, what information you need to keep on file and how often you need to update your records
• How to implement the hierarchy of control to manage any identified risks by using elimination, substitution, controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits of Taking This Course

• If you are an employer, you will benefit from learning about your legal obligations regarding hazard identification and risk management
• If you are responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the workplace, you will benefit from learning how to keep useful records
• If you need to implement new safety measures or review existing measures at work, this course will help you decide on the most appropriate interventions from those available
• If you are an employee, you will benefit from understanding how and why employers need to undertake risk assessments and why your input on this topic can be invaluable

Fire Extinguisher Training Course

Fire safety is an important issue for everyone in the UK.

Homes and businesses need to develop fire safety plans to ensure that everyone stays safe. Your plan should talk about preventative measures, evacuation procedures and an evacuation map. These plans should also contain a lot of information on how to safely handle and use a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguishers can be difficult to use, so it is very important that you fully understand how to use one and how to tackle a blaze, to keep you, your property and your loved ones safe.

This course provides you with a comprehensive guide to fire extinguisher use and other ways to stay safe in the midst of an emergency. It begins by discussing the fire triangle and the classes of fire you may face.

It then goes into detail about the types of extinguishers on the market and how to use each one safely. We also discuss the importance of servicing, maintenance and inspection of extinguishers on a regular basis.

The best procedures to use when faced with a blaze are also discussed.

You Will Learn:-

• The three elements necessary to create a fire
• Each class of fire and what the common causes of them are
• The types of extinguishers available on the market and which one to use depending on the class of fire you are facing.
• The importance of regular servicing and maintenance of your fire extinguisher
• The steps you should take when tackling a fire
• How to safely use a fire extinguisher

Benefits of Taking This Course:-

• Learning about the formation of fire and which types of fire exist
• Gaining insight into when you should use each type of fire extinguisher, based on the fires you are facing
• Understanding how to use a fire extinguisher safely, properly and effectively
• How to properly alert others to the existence of a fire
• Learning the proper evacuation procedures

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 14 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.