CDGA

The course will introduce the key principles of safety, security and fire management, prevention and control at a primary management level and make delegates aware of and understand the vast range of topics involved in fire, safety and security by reviewing application of risk management to the three elements of fire, safety and security, what needs to be considered in managing fire, safety and security and why it is important that the three elements are managed in a holistic and coordinated manner.

The Training Course Will Highlight ?

Course highlights are:
• Review of operations, maintenance, engineering, inspection, fire safety and security
• Examination of work permits, emergency plans, plant modification controls, emergency shutdown testing and engineering standards
• Assessment of standards of design and construction, layout, process controls, plant condition and housekeeping
• On-site inspection of process units, tankage, utilities, control room,
jetty/truck/rail loading, firefighting equipment and security systems

Training Objective

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

Understand the moral, business and possible legal reasons for putting fire, safety and security as a core activity
Understand the main concepts of fire, safety and security management
Obtain a thorough understanding of risk management and how it can be applied to fire, safety and security management
Know the effectiveness and limitations of various controls
Understand the hierarchy of control
Understand what a management system is and how they are key to management of fire, safety and security
Obtain an understanding of the control measures that can be used in the management of fire, safety and security
Understand how to encourage continuous improvement in the management of fire, safety and security

Target Audience

Team Leaders, Managers, Superintendents, Line Managers, General Supervisors, Foremen, Supervisors, Project Managers, Fire Officers, Senior Fire Officer, Chief Fire Officers, Senior Fire & Equipment Personnel, Fire Coordinators, Fire Executives & Industry Personnel, Fire Responders, Fire Engineers Loss Prevention Engineers, Control Center Operators and Supervisors, Emergency Personnel, Emergency Dispatchers, Security Personnel and CCTV Operators, HSE Officers, HSE Engineers & Personnel, HSE Professionals, Emergency Response Team Members, HSE Managers and Auditors, HSE Professionals, Incident Control Point (Forward Control) Team Members, Inspectors, Advisors, Auditors, Laboratory Personnel, Process Control Engineers and Technicians, Process Control Designers and Systems Engineers, Instrumentation and Control System Engineers, Plant Engineers, Maintenance Personnel

Training Methods

Daily Agenda

Overview of the Concepts of Fire, Safety & Security Management

Fire and safety procedures whilst on the course
Basic fire awareness
The fire triangle, fire travel
Classification of fires - flashpoint, self-ignition temperature, and products of combustion
Reasons for managing fire, safety and security
Discuss why managing fire, safety and security makes good business sense
Overview of the concepts of risk management and how they can be used as a tool in the management of fire, safety and security
What a management system is

Fire Management in High Risk Environments

Nature and causes of fire
Arson and terrorism
The fire hazards and safe handling of LPG and other flammable products
Fire spread and its control
The effects of water on enclosed spaces (steam, humidity, reduced visibility and stability)
Fire detection and prevention
Fixed installations, Co2, sprinkler, drencher, inert gas, foam, dry powder

Fire Management, Insight into the Principles

Fire safety engineering
The role of the fire authority
Passive fire safety principles and practice
Fire risk management and control
Current and proposed best practice
Practical fire-fighting- fire blanket, extinguishers, dry powder, foam, Co2, water
Fire Parties and Muster Groups
Psychology of respiration, CABA and BA control
Search and rescue techniques
Exercises in light smoke and live fire conditions

Fire Management: Prevention & Protection