FW: Fire Watch HS71

The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively undertake the role of fire watch during hot work activities.

Approved by TPTI 

FW: Fire Watch HS71

฿11,000.00

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.

Aims & Objectives

The course aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively undertake the role of fire watch during hot work activities.

Physical and Stressful Demands

Training and/or assessment activities contained within this Standard may include physically demanding and potentially stressful elements. All personnel who participate in such activities must be physically and mentally capable of participating fully.

Prerequisites

Valid in-date offshore medical or fitness to work certificate (Valid within 12 months)

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 work
  • Where and when hot work is permitted
  • Introduction to the permit to work system
  • The safety precautions needed to prepare an area for hot work
  • Duties and responsibilities of fire watcher before, during , and after the hot work operation
  • Common causes of fire
  • Introduction to fire emergency equipment
  • Means of raising the alarm
  • Introduction to the fire triangle and extinguishing small fires
  • How the fire spreads

Certification

TPTI certificate. Validity 3 years.

Competency

Written & Practical Assessment

Included

Coffee Breaks, Lunch, Handouts, Local Transportation

Schedule, Class Size, Locations

Weekly Schedule:
On-Request

Min/Max Class Size:
6/16

Locations:

  • Laemchabang near Pattaya