Home Care 6: Fire Safety

Designed exclusively for those providing care within the domiciliary setting, this title explores fire safety within the service users own home. In focussing on fire prevention principles and home carer obligations, it introduces the three elements that come together to start a fire (known as the fire triangle) and considers common causes of fire within the domestic setting. This video helps to improve awareness of the importance of good housekeeping as part of an effective approach towards fire prevention and develops an understanding of how to respond in the event of an emergency.

Consultant: Andy Furness CFIOSH, GIFireE, MIIRSM, MRSH Salvus Consulting

Peer Review: Salvus Consulting

Standards:

Skills for Care Common Induction Standard 3.3

Care Council for Wales Induction Section 2.2

Health & Social Care NOS/NVQ Units 22 & 32

Subjects covered include:

The Fire Triangle • Heat Sources • Prevention • Smoking • Kitchens • Safety Awareness • Fire Extinguishers • Emergency Situations

Supporting material:

An accompanying CD-ROM contains a Training Pack, which includes a Lesson Plan, 1 case study, 3 group and/or individual exercises and 3 handouts. The CD-ROM also contains Question and Answer sheets a Trainer’s Guide and other supporting materials, all designed to help you prepare and run an effective training session.

Duration:

22 minute DVD/video in 8 sections to be used in a suggested 3 hour training session.