HS49 Fire Watch

Health, Safety & Environment

Period	1days
Max./Min. Class Size	16 / 6
Registration Fee	10,000 Baht (VAT 7% not included)
Venue	Bangpu / Leamchabang / Lankrabue / Songkhla Training Center or Client facility
Excursion Time	N/A
Night Work Required	–
Certificate	TPTI
Accommodation	–
Meals & Break	Included
Pre Course Requirement	–

Course Overview

Every year, many workplace fires occur as a result of hot work – cutting, welding and other work that generates heat and sparks – being done without an adequate fire watch in place. Most – if not all – hot work incidents are completely preventable. A fire watch, conducted properly, is one of the most important ways to keep workers safe during hot work and prevent damage and destruction to property. This course covers the role and responsibilities of the fire watcher.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for personnel assigned a duty as a fire watcher.

Course Outline

Delegates attending this training and assessment program will be given the series of explanation and demonstration which will identify what they are expected to know and do.

During the training programme, delegates will be required to demonstrate their skills and understanding of the following key areas.

What is hot works
Where and when the hot work is not permitted
Introduction to permit to work system
The safety precaution needed to prepare an area for hot works
Duties and responsibilities of fire watcher before, during , and after the hot works operation
Common causes of fire
Introduction to fire emergency equipments
Means of raising the alarm
Introduction to fire triangle and extinguishing small fires
How the fire spread