Human Resources

Fire Marshal Training

Leader

Pauline Hamblin - Health & Safety Advisor

Details

Target audience

This training is aimed at members of staff who have volunteered to be a building Fire Marshal. 

Aims of the workshop

As a result of attending participants will be competent to carry out the University's emergency evacuation procedure.

Learning outcomes 

• Understand the principles of Fire
• Understand the legal requirements in relation to Fire Safety issues
• Understand human behaviour in a Fire situation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a  Fire Marshal

Other staff development opportunities relevant to this topic

Manual Handling – particularly useful for staff in Caretaking and Library Services roles but may be relevant to any member of staff.

Working at Height – for staff routinely required to work off ladders etc.

Health and Safety on Field Trips and Educational Visits – targeted at academic and support staff who are or will be involved in organising and/or leading field trips.

First Aid at Work – initial and refresher training for those taking on the role of Workplace First Aider.

Further information about all of the above staff development opportunities can be obtained from the Health and Safety Office, St Andrew's Court – see:

www.port.ac.uk/departments/services/humanresources/healthandsafety/training/