A Study Book for the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety: Essential Health and Safety Guide

This essential health and safety guide is designed to meet the learning requirements of the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety specification (units FSC1 and FSC2). It provides an excellent reference for anyone who has fire safety responsibilities in a small to medium sized organisation anywhere in the world. The guide provides the knowledge and understanding, when combined with relevant experience, to carry out an effective fire risk assessment, as well as embed good practice in the workplace. The practical and informative approach of the guide will provide Health and Safety Managers, Facilities Managers and others with a perspective of the significance of fire risk within the workplace, and understanding of fire and explosion protection and prevention principles. Fire Service Personnel will also find the publication of benefit in developing their underpinning knowledge as part of the Integrated Personal Development System. Topics covered in the guide include: * Managing fire safety. * Principles of fire and explosion. * Fuel, oxygen and ignition sources and control measures. * Fire protection of buildings. * Safety of people in the event of fire. * Fire safety risk assessment.

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