Course Overview
The course “Fire Safety Audits: Evaluation and Risk Mitigation” is designed to equip participants with the
essential skills and knowledge to perform comprehensive fire safety audits and assessments in particular for
oil and gas sector. The course covers key principles of fire risk management in the plant, legal compliance,
audit techniques, and the implementation of corrective actions to improve safety in various environments.
Participants will learn how to evaluate firefighting systems, detect potential fire hazards, and ensure that
organizations adhere to fire safety standards and regulations.
Course Aims and Objectives: By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
✓ Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of firefighting audits in oil industry
✓ Conduct fire safety audits in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
✓ Assess firefighting systems, equipment, and procedures effectively.
✓ Identify fire hazards and evaluate risk mitigation strategies.
✓ Prepare detailed fire safety audit reports and recommend improvements.
✓ Ensure ongoing compliance with fire safety regulations and improve fire preparedness within
organizations.
Training Methodology
This dynamic training is highly-interactive and encourages delegate participation through a combination of
lectures, group discussion, practical exercise, case studies, and breakout session designed to reinforce
new skills. The comprehensive course manual has been designed to be practical, easy to use and facilitate
learning. Delegates will gain the skills and motivation they need to create long-lasting change. This
training will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding,
comprehension, and retention of the information presented. The course is designed as a blended
environment of presentations; workshops; group work; practical exercises; field application/ case studies,
analysis, and several industry videos showing all processes; and general discussions. Pre & Post course
assessments will be used to measure the effectiveness of this training.
Who is right for the Program?
✓ Health & safety officers and plant operators
✓ Fire safety managers and HSE supervisors
✓ Facility managers and plant mangers
✓ Risk assessors and compliance officers.
✓ Firefighting personnel involved in safety audits.
✓ Individuals responsible for fire safety in workplaces or public facilities and oil plants.
✓ Auditors and consultants focusing on safety and compliance.
✓ Operations and safety officers
✓ Maintenance assistant/supervisor
✓ Fire Prevention officers and Team leaders & engineers
✓ Oil & gas sector: Manufacturing and construction
COURS OUTLINES:
Introduction to Fire Safety and Auditing Principles
✓ Overview of fire safety regulations and standards.
✓ Understanding the role of fire audits in risk management.
✓ Fire dynamics and behavior in different environments.
✓ Introduction to fire prevention and protection systems.
✓ Audit planning and preparation.
Firefighting Systems and Equipment Assessment
✓ Types of firefighting systems: extinguishers, sprinklers, hydrants, and alarms.
✓ Assessing the functionality and compliance of firefighting equipment.
✓ Inspecting fire alarms, detectors, and emergency lighting.
✓ Case studies: Fire equipment failures and lessons learned.
Fire Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification
✓ Conducting fire risk assessments in various settings.
✓ Identifying common fire hazards in industrial, commercial, and residential spaces.
✓ Evaluating structural fire safety measures.
✓ Best practices for hazard identification and mitigation strategies.
Fire Safety Audit Techniques and Compliance
✓ Step-by-step guide to conducting a fire safety audit.
✓ Legal requirements and international fire safety standards (e.g., NFPA, OSHA).
✓ Inspection methods and tools for auditing fire protection systems.
✓ Reporting and documenting audit findings.
Corrective Actions, Recommendations, and Reporting
✓ Preparing audit reports and communicating findings effectively.
✓ Developing corrective action plans and ensuring follow-up.
✓ Case studies: Successful fire safety audits and improvements.
✓ Course review, Q&A, and final assessment.