CMS course, "Fire Risk Assessment in Care Homes"

This one day fire risk assessment course has been designed for managers, supervisors and those who have a responsibility to conduct and carry out fire risk assessments within a care home setting.

Who needs this training?

This course will be suitable for personnel that have little or no experience in Fire Safety and Fire Risk Assessments and will cover all the basics that are required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. It will assist delegates in understanding factors to consider, and methods of conducting a fire risk assessment in a care home.

Why is this training important?

Fire Services no longer issue Fire Certificates and it is up to the owner or manager of establishments, including care homes, to carry out and implement fire risk assessments for their premises.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the law relating to fire risk assessment
• Understand the fire risk assessment process
• To be able to promote fire safety awareness to staff and residents
• To understand the duties of the Responsible Person
• Understand the importance of fire emergency plans

 

Outline programme

• Fire safety legislation
• Methods of fire risk assessment
• Identifying fire hazards
• Evaluating fire risks
• Causes of fire, in care homes in particular
• Fire detection and warning systems, maintenance/testing
• Means of escape
• Fire fighting equipment
• Staff training
• Preparing an emergency plan
• Practical fire risk assessment

 

Course information

Designed for: Employees and managers in social care sector who carry out fire risk assessments

Course duration: One day,

Assessment method: multiple choice examination.