Fire safety – use of small extinguishing equipment
Proper fire safety and prevention protects your company in emergency situations. During this training course, you will learn how to handle small extinguishing equipment correctly. You will know what to do in the event of a fire.
- 4 hours
- Price on request
- Dutch, French, English
- Attestation of participation
- SME portfolio, Sector fund
In-house
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An efficient evacuation procedure in case of fire is vital. But it is also important to have a basic understanding of fire prevention and firefighting. This course consists of a theoretical and a practical element. You will be handling extinguishing equipment yourself to ensure you are optimally prepared in the event of an emergency situation.
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What will you learn?
This course consists of a theoretical and a practical element. Choose between a session of 4 or 8 hours with extra practical exercises. If you prefer a different setup, we can customise a course for you.
There is a maximum of 12 participants per course. In this way, you gain as much practical experience as possible, allowing you to respond adequately in specific situations.
Theory
What are the causes of fire? What is good fire prevention?
What are the fire triangle, the flashpoint, and spontaneous combustion?
What fire categories exist?
What are the dangers of a fire? What is a door procedure?
What different types of extinguishing equipment exist? And how to use them?
What do the mandatory pictograms mean?
How does evacuation proceed? (internal procedure)
Practical
Extinguish a burning deep fryer with a fire blanket.
Extinguishing a liquid fire with a CO2 extinguishing device.
Additional exercises are always possible.
A very interesting course, delivered in an engaging and accessible way. I learnt a great deal from it, and it teaches you how to use a fire extinguisher with confidence.
Kevin Ackaert
My Family
Result?
After completing this training course, you will be able to:
distinguish different types of extinguishing equipment;
use various types of extinguishing equipment to fight a fire that is just getting started;
apply various evacuation techniques in practice.
The instructor constantly evaluates and monitors each participant. They guarantee that the objectives are achieved by the end of the course.
After completing this training course, you will receive a participation certificate.
For whom?
The course is intended for members of the fire prevention service in smaller organisations or companies with limited fire risks:
Distribution sector
Volunteering associations
Office environments
Retail trade
Retail
What does the law say?
Each company is legally required to have an in-house firefighting service. It consists of several employees who act efficiently in the event of a fire (hazard). The size of your organisation is irrelevant to this requirement.
A risk analysis determines how many employees the firefighting service must contain. This depends on your company size, type of business operations and the fire risk.
As an employer, you are legally obligated to provide members of the firefighting service with the necessary training. Raising awareness is important to inform all other employees of fire hazards, what to do in the event of a fire and how to evacuate.
Price
If your organisation is affiliated with Mensura External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (ESPPW) and you have prevention units, you can pay with these as long as your balance is sufficient.
Training courses can be held in the evening or at the weekend for an additional fee.
Please indicate your choice in the quote request.
Subsidies
We qualify for all kinds of subsidies and financing options because we are certified by many government agencies and sector funds.
SME portfolio (in Flanders). Use these certification numbers in your application:
members of Mensura External Department for Prevention and Protection: Mensura EDPB - DV.O105072
non-members: Mensura CONSULT - DV.O101943
Sector fund
Alimento
Constructiv
Volta
Is het verplicht een brandbestrijdingsdienst op te richten?
Ja, elke werkgever is verplicht om een eigen brandbestrijdingsdienst te hebben.
Zo’n dienst bestaat uit een aantal medewerkers die efficiënt kunnen optreden bij brandgevaar. Hoeveel werknemers je hebt, speelt geen rol. Er moet altijd één persoon van de dienst aanwezig zijn.
Een risicoanalyse bepaalt uit hoeveel medewerkers zo’n brandbestrijdingsdienst bestaat: afhankelijk van de grootte van je bedrijf, het soort activiteiten en het brandrisico.
Wie moet een brandopleiding volgen in mijn organisatie?
Binnen elke organisatie moeten een aantal medewerkers efficiënt kunnen optreden bij brandgevaar, de brandpreventiedienst. De leden volgen een gerichte opleiding, met een theoretisch en een praktijk luik. Ze leren er meewerken aan een risicoanalyse, ingrijpen bij beginnende brand en een evacuatie correct en snel uit te voeren.
Alle overige werknemers moeten op de hoogte gebracht worden van mogelijke brandrisico’s, het alarmsignaal, wat te doen bij brand en hoe te evacueren.
As an employer, are you allowed to organise fire safety training yourself?
Yes, as an employer, you are allowed to organise fire safety training yourself. Please note, however, that you are then personally responsible for ensuring that the training is sufficiently in-depth and practical, and that the necessary refresher training is provided.
Prefer to be on the safe side? Mensura can take care of the training and all the associated organisation for you. This way, you can be sure of high-quality training delivered by experienced experts, with a course that is always up to date with the latest legislation.
Is het verplicht een brandbestrijdingsdienst op te richten?
Ja, elke werkgever is verplicht om een eigen brandbestrijdingsdienst te hebben.
Zo’n dienst bestaat uit een aantal medewerkers die efficiënt kunnen optreden bij brandgevaar. Hoeveel werknemers je hebt, speelt geen rol. Er moet altijd één persoon van de dienst aanwezig zijn.
Een risicoanalyse bepaalt uit hoeveel medewerkers zo’n brandbestrijdingsdienst bestaat: afhankelijk van de grootte van je bedrijf, het soort activiteiten en het brandrisico.
Wie moet een brandopleiding volgen in mijn organisatie?
Binnen elke organisatie moeten een aantal medewerkers efficiënt kunnen optreden bij brandgevaar, de brandpreventiedienst. De leden volgen een gerichte opleiding, met een theoretisch en een praktijk luik. Ze leren er meewerken aan een risicoanalyse, ingrijpen bij beginnende brand en een evacuatie correct en snel uit te voeren.
Alle overige werknemers moeten op de hoogte gebracht worden van mogelijke brandrisico’s, het alarmsignaal, wat te doen bij brand en hoe te evacueren.
As an employer, are you allowed to organise fire safety training yourself?
Yes, as an employer, you are allowed to organise fire safety training yourself. Please note, however, that you are then personally responsible for ensuring that the training is sufficiently in-depth and practical, and that the necessary refresher training is provided.
Prefer to be on the safe side? Mensura can take care of the training and all the associated organisation for you. This way, you can be sure of high-quality training delivered by experienced experts, with a course that is always up to date with the latest legislation.
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