COURSE OVERVIEW

Welcome to the course, Fire Safety: Prevention and Control at the Workplace and at Home. Fire knows no industry/sector (Academic/Education, Administrative offices, Petrochemical, Manufacturing, Storage, Transport, Agriculture, Medical, Mining) and any home place. It can occur anywhere. We hope you will find this course not frightening, but as an eye-opener that you can apply in your daily operations whilst being alert to maintain a safe and a healthy lifestyle. The course is divided into three (3) units.

Unit 1, we define Fire, assess the Fire pyramid, and identify the causes of Fire. This unit marks the main core of the course that Fire can happen anywhere whether at Home or at work. It knows no industry or household. Fire Safety is designed for all employees and all household members. Unit 2 presents the effects of Fire, there is need to be well conversant on the consequences that can be caused by Fire. Fire is one of the major causes of injuries, fatalities and losses amounting to billions of dollars. Fire is a major risk to business, property and people. Unit 3, shows the difference between Fire prevention and control, outlines the Fire prevention techniques and control methods. It also educates on how to use a Fire extinguisher when Fire occurs. It is essential to raise awareness in our daily operations with the aim to avoid Fire outbreaks from occurring as well as minimizing the risk if it occurs.