P787 Equality and Diversity
Approx. 01:00
of verifiable CPD
£22.00
Prior to the 2010 there were multiple laws in place to ensure equality and diversity, these laws were amalgamated in the E...
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About This Course
The BDJ in Practice, November 2015 reported:
'Over one-third of UK employees say that have not received appropriate training from their employer. And the recent survey by IronmongeryDirect of 100 employees also found that many employees did not know what they should do if the fire alram sounded.'
All dental practices are legally required by the Fire Safety Regulations (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
Aims
- Understand requirements for assessing fire risks and protecting people from fire within residential properties
- Understand processes and guidance relevant to fire risk assessment
- Be able to evaluate fire hazards and risks
- Be able to specify solutions to minimise risks from fire
- Be able to confirm resources are available to manage fire risks
- Understand legislative and organisational requirements applicable to fire protection systems in residential properties
- Understand procedures and processes for evaluative fire protection systems in residential properties
- Be able to recommend options to support appropriate risk reduction measures, fire precautions and maintenance routines in residential properties
Objectives
On completion of this module you will understand fire, its source, spread and safety requirements, the importance of fire safety and management, how to carry out a fire risk assessment and how to make recommendations for any corrective actions as the result of a fire risk assessment.
Legislation
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
- Order 2006Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Equality Act 2010
- BS 9999:2008 – Code of practice for the fire safety in the design, use and management of buildings
- BS 5266 – Emergency lighting
- BS 5306 – Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises
- BS 5839 – Fire detection and alarm systems for buildings
- BS 7671:2008 – Requirements for electrical installations
- BS 5499 – Safety signs and symbols
- HM Government guidance on Fire Risk Assessment in Healthcare Premises
- HM Government guidance on Fire Risk Assessment in Residential Care Premises
