First Response and General Evacuation Training – Course Overview

The Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 requires the occupier of a building to provide all workers with general evacuation instructions within two days of commencing work and then annually, and first response evacuation instructions to workers within one month of commencing work and then every two years. This course delivers to building occupants, the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to varying emergency situations in their workplace. It demonstrates the correct procedures and appropriate equipment to use in the event of an emergency.

Inclusions

  • Walk through.
  • Procedure for the use of fire extinguishers, hose reels, fire blankets, and fire alarms.
  • Emergency procedures as outlined in the buildings Fire and Emergency Plan.
  • Practical demonstration of fire extinguishers.
  • Fire and Evacuation Instruction record as required under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.

This course has been developed to comply with the requirements of the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.

First Response and General Evacuation Training – Target Audience

All Queensland workplaces as required under the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.