7.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from: starting, spreading.

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings
Learning outcome: Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting.
Assessment criteria: 7.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from: starting, spreading.

• Practices that prevent fires from starting:
  • Maintain a tidy and uncluttered work area
  • Ensure heat sources have plenty of ventilation
  • Ensure flammable materials are not near to heat sources
  • Ensure naked flames are not used unless absolutely necessary
  • Do not leave cooking unattended
• Practices that prevent fires from spreading:
  • Maintain a tidy and uncluttered work area
  • Close doors and windows
  • Use smoke alarms