Fire Protection & First aid

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the Fire protection
• Develop an understanding of the Legislation pertaining to building fire safety
• Identify fire safety installations/equipment in a building
• Develop awareness and understanding of maintenance and records pertaining to fire safety
• Develop risk management strategies
• Understand the emergency planning process
• Understand the role and responsibilities of emergency control organization members
• Understand the role and functions of the emergency planning committee
• Operate fire extinguishers and other first response equipment

Course Outline

### Day 1

• Fire safety
• Chemical labelling
• Electrical NFPA
• Electrical safety for unqualified workers
• Electrical control panel case study

Day 2

• Flammable and combustible liquids
• PPE hazards assessment
• Respirator training
• Respirator fit testing
• Respirator protection case study

Day 3

• Exit routes
• Fire extinguisher
• Fire brigades
• Emergency plan

Day 4

• What is first aid
• Conscious Casualty
• Unconscious Casualty
• CPR and defibrillator
• Head injuries
• Shock versus fainting
• Abdominal injuries
• Bleeding
• Anaphylaxis
• Asthma
• Fracture and dislocation
• Sprain and strain

Day 5

• Bandages and slings
• Bites and Stings
• Pressure immobilization
• Burn
• Chocking
• Spinal injury
• Seizures
• Crush injury
• Eye injury
• Electrical shock
• Stroke

Course Methodology

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation