Fire!
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (UK time)
A presentation covering regulation and conformity to fire safety legislation, with particular reference to construction.
More details will follow.
Do you think you know what a fire is and what it's affect can be?
The reality of fire; most people only have a theoretical understanding, often shaped by what they have seen on films or on TV. Once you know what you are actually dealing with, all fire safety precautions make sense!
Fire safety's Achilles Heel – management. Management's role in keeping people safe from fire and staying in business after a fire (trickier than most people realise)
Fire engineering. A simple explanation of what fire engineering is all about and its limitations
Means of escape from fire
by Brian Harvey. Grad I FireE
Fire Safety School Manager (Commercial)
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Training Academy.
At the conclusion of the presentation, the delegates will be able to:
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Describe the nature of the hazard presented by fire and recognise the importance of fire precautions in the protection of people, property and the environment.
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Recognise and outline the main requirements of fire safety law (England and Wales), including the requirement to conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
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Identify common reoccurring failures and safety themes in major fire incidents
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Explain the considerations and factors relevant to the management of a building, or premises that have an effect on means of escape, including the requirement to train staff and plan for an emergency.
Date: Wednesday 27th January 2016
Time 12:30 Sandwiches and Networking
Presentation begins 13:00 Close 14:00
Venue: The Topsham Room, Exeter Golf and Country Club,
Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 7AE
www.exetergcc.co.uk
How to secure your place at this event:
E-mail your name and CII membership number to Nigel.Hook@btinternet.com quoting 'Fire!' by 15th January 2016, together with any special dietary or disability needs.
Only apply if you are certain to be able to attend.
Don't forget your member PIN
CII Accredited
This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.
1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.
It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.