FIRE WATCHER TRAINING
A fire watcher is an individual assigned to keep watch on fire hazards in the area where hot work is going on and automatic fire alarming/warning and firefighting systems are not available or cannot be installed. Fire Watcher training is intended to teach individuals how to recognise and respond to potential fire threats in hot work environments. Workplace fires, no matter how big or small, represent a serious hazard to worker health and safety.

The participants will be well prepared to manage everything from keeping a fire watch to alerting the fire department and even utilising a fire extinguisher if necessary in case of a fire incident. Workplace fires caused by hot work activities are avoidable. One of the control strategies recommended to prevent workplace fires during and after hot work activities is the use of a properly trained fire watcher who is capable of not only recognizing the fire but also being competent enough to fight the fire using an appropriate fire extinguisher according to the class of fire.

IHSM offers training on how to minimise the chance of fire, and enables participants to respond swiftly and effectively in the event of a fire outbreak. We believe that safety should be the primary goal in making the workplace safer for everyone.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES
Our Fire Watcher training is designed to provide individuals with a basic understanding of the fire hazards in the workplace before, during, and after hot work activities.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completion of this training, the participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a fire watcher.
• Know the fire emergency key points
• Develop a basic understanding of the hot work permit-to-work system.
• Know the hot work definition and planning.
• Understand the basic concept and behaviour of fire.
• Know the classification of fire and the types of fire extinguishers.
• Have an overview of fire safety requirements
• Understand fire threats and firefighting techniques.
• Know how to evacuate in the event of a fire emergency

BENEFITS OF FIRE WATCHER
Fire is considered one of the hazardous events that results in severe injury, loss of life, and huge damage to the property of the organization or the community. The fire can break out at any time or anywhere. Hence, it is one of the mandatory requirements to appoint a trained and competent fire warden, fire marshal, or fire watcher to take appropriate actions to control the fire from spreading and turning into a deadly event. The appointed fire watcher will help keep the organization safe from fire emergencies by taking preventive measures and ensuring the safe evacuation of people from the organization in the event of a fire.

WHO CAN ATTEND THIS TRAINING?
This training is appropriate for individuals, such as:

• Fire watcher
• Fire marshal
• Fire patroller
• Security staff

On the other hand, ISHM can design and develop bespoke training for any number of targeted participants based on the needs of the organization.

HOW WE DELIVER TRAINING
We deliver the trainings in the following formats;

• PowerPoint Presentations
• One-to-one interaction
• Practical training with firefighting equipment
• End of section quiz
• Q & A session

ASSESSMENT
The assessment of the learners is done through a multi-choice questionnaire (MCQ) set to assess their learning approach and their understanding of what is taught to them.