Fire safety is of paramount importance at petrol stations
When it comes to petrol stations, there is a high risk of fire breaking out due to the flammable fuels which are stored in large volumes. This is why these premises have their own set of regulations and requirements in terms of fire safety.
If you work in a petrol station, or are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business, it is necessary to ensure good housekeeping and prevent any untoward incidents from happening. You can go a long way to keeping the business, your staff as well as your customers, safe by keeping a watchful eye out at all times.
Fuel spills can easily be set alight by a stray cigarette or spark so it is necessary to remain attentive to what is going on outside the station itself. If there are any spills, then these need to be dealt with in the correct manner. It is also important to know where the fire extinguishers are kept and how to operate them in an emergency situation.
The above are all things that staff working on-site should know, so it is imperative that they are well trained in fire safety. A ‘Fire Safety in Petrol Stations’ course would be able to give them the level of training needed to be a competent fire warden and covers all of the issues mentioned in this article and more.
Fire Safety Training for Managers – Rotherham
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Can’t seem to find the right fire training course?
Once you have identified the need to send your employees on an appropriate fire training course, then next step is to trawl through the courses on offer to find one that will give the most benefit to your organisation. However, as there are so many industries and sectors out there, you may wish to take advantage of a bespoke training course tailored to the needs of your business.
It must be pointed out at the outset though, that there are certain things that are legally required across the board in order to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. These fire training courses are flexible in that your key areas can be covered.
The areas include things like your evacuation procedures, fire warden training as well as more industry-specific material. You can discuss what you would like the course to contain when you speak with the fire training company.
Whatever kind of course you eventually decide on, you can rest assured that you will be able to benefit from the complete solution to your legal requirements and training that equips your staff with the knowledge and practical skills to keep your business as safe as possible from fire-related risks.
Fire service expected to do more about arson
The Wales Audit Office has declared that the South Wales Fire Service needs to consider doing more in order to prevent arson in the region.
This recommendation comes from the comprehensive audit and inspection service which covers an expansive range of public services.
The Auditor General for Wales has challenged the fire service to reduce the number of fires in the region that are set alight on purpose. At the moment this accounts for around four out of five blazes.
Auditor Huw Vaughan Thomas did admit that the fire authority is “well managed” but the report still emphasised the need to bring down the arson rate, which has now become the highest in the country.
He said: “The authority is very conscious of the challenge and its arson reduction team is delivering a number of initiatives with some success.”
Arson is something which needs to be considered by businesses everywhere and not just in this part of Wales. Malicious fires are a big threat to organisations in all sectors and so it is necessary for them to protect their premises by installing the latest fire safety and security measures as a safeguard. Fire training for staff is another important consideration.
Advice to residential care home owners
If you are responsible for the smooth operations of running a residential care home then it is imperative that you ensure the safety of the elderly and vulnerable people in your care. Many of these people will be disabled and unable to look after themselves so it is crucial that you carry out regular risk assessments on the premises.
A ‘Fire Safety in Residential Care Homes’ course is also something that you should really consider for the training of your staff. It is one thing to be trained in providing care and assistance to those living in these types of establishments but another to understand the complexities of an emergency evacuation or other dangerous situation.
These training courses are delivered for those working in this particular industry and so will be tailored to working in care homes and how to deal with people suffering from various conditions in the event of a fire or evacuation procedure.
As well as highlighting the standard procedures that should be followed during a safe evacuation, your staff will also find out more about reducing the level of risk in the care home and using the fire-fighting equipment available to them in an emergency. Evacuation Chair training is another area covered in the course.