Practical fire safety awareness for Australian workplaces. Learn how fires start, the classes of fire and the right extinguisher for each, what an emergency plan must contain under WHS Regulation 43, how evacuations are organised under AS 3745 and how and when, to use a fire extinguisher safely. Includes quick self-checks and a real workplace emergency scenario.
~55 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Explain the fire triangle and identify common ignition and fuel sources in the workplace
Match the six Australian classes of fire (A to F) with the correct extinguisher types
Describe what an emergency plan must include under WHS Regulation 43
Outline how evacuations are organised under AS 3745, including warden roles and evacuation diagrams
Apply the PASS method correctly and recognise when a fire should not be fought
Course Content
1. How fires start: the fire triangle and workplace ignition sources
2. Classes of fire and choosing the right extinguisher
3. Emergency plans under WHS Regulation 43
4. Evacuation, wardens and AS 3745
5. Using an extinguisher: the PASS method and when NOT to fight a fire
6. Apply it: a workplace emergency scenario
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
All workers in offices, warehouses, retail, hospitality and industrial settings, plus anyone nominated to support workplace emergency procedures.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It does not issue a unit of competency and is not a substitute for accredited fire warden, fire extinguisher or emergency response training required by your workplace, insurer or state or territory.
Suggested next course
Emergency Warden and Evacuation Awareness
$49 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~55 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
All workers in offices, warehouses, retail, hospitality and industrial settings, plus anyone nominated to support workplace emergency procedures.
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