Introduction to Fire Safety Management

on how much people will remember. As a guide people
will generally remember at the following rates:
➤ 10% of what they READ – notes, handouts, etc.
➤ 20% of what they HEAR – audio presentations
➤ 30% of what they SEE – pictures/diagrams
➤ 50% of what they SEE and HEAR – audio-visual
presentations
➤ 70% of what they SAY – case studies and feedback
➤ 90% of what they SAY and DO – role play and
simulation.
Safety training
As stated above, the specifi c needs for training within
an organisation will vary greatly. However, the common
types of training having relevance to safety are:
➤ Induction training
➤ Job or skills training
➤ Refresher or continuation training
➤ Remedial or corrective training, e.g. on identifi cation
of non-compliance with procedures.
Induction training
Statistics show that signifi cant numbers of accidents
occur to people within a relatively short time after entering
new workplaces, either on initial induction or on job
transfer. Induction training is, therefore, vital to enable a
person to quickly and effi ciently fi t into the work environment.
It should provide the employee with the information
they need in order to act safely during the fi rst few
days on the job and to carry out their tasks without creating
risks to themselves or their colleagues. The training
will also assist in the employer and employee integration
process and reduce damage to equipment or premises
due to ignorance.
Figure 4.7 Safety training is conducted on a variety of
occasions
Safety culture
The common areas covered during induction training
may include:
➤ The safety rules and procedures as defi ned in the
safety policy
➤ The responsibilities for health and safety in the
organisation, including their own responsibilities
➤ The reporting procedures for hazards, accidents,
near-miss situations, etc.
➤ The major hazards on site which may affect their
safety
➤ Safety monitoring procedures in operation
➤ The access, egress and safe travel within the work
areas
➤ Areas they should not enter, or where specifi c additional
safety controls or training are required
➤ Who they report to and who will oversee their initial
training and introduction to the workplace
➤ The availability and location of facilities, e.g. toilets,
hygiene facilities, fi rst aid, etc.
➤ The personal and occupational hygiene requirements
➤ The personal protective equipment available and
how it should be used and maintained
➤ The emergency procedures, such as fi re, evacuation
and rescue, including the location and operation of
emergency alarms and refuges
➤ The person who will take control of emergency situations
in their work area, e.g. local fi re wardens
➤ The terminology used in the workplace, especially
any verbal ‘shorthand’ used.
It is likely that a new employee, especially a young person,
entering the workplace will be unable to assimilate
all of the relevant information on day one or in a single
training session.
The training programme should be planned, where
necessary, to take account of this and may require the
training to be delivered in stages, with reinforcement and
feedback sessions to confi rm the learning.
Job or skills training
The relevant safety topics should be included in any
job or skills training required and the training provided
should be based on task analysis. Inclusion of safety
issues at this stage reinforces the importance and commitment
attached to safety by the organisation.
Again, the training content will vary greatly; however,
the common topics may include:
➤ Legal responsibilities
➤ Site-wide safety rules and practices
➤ Specifi c practices for both on and off the job safety
➤ Current workplace procedures and codes of practice
relevant to the task
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