PUAFER008

This nationally recognised unit provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to respond to and confine small emergency incidents in the workplace, such as fires, chemical spills, or other minor hazards. It focuses on using available equipment to prevent escalation, ensuring personal safety, and raising appropriate alarms in accordance with facility procedures.

Ideal for:

• Fire wardens and ECO members
• Safety officers or team leaders
• Employees working in high-risk environments
• Anyone responsible for emergency response at work

• Identifying and assessing small emergency situations
• Raising alarms and notifying emergency services
• Confident use of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and spill kits
• Understanding facility emergency response plans
• Personal safety and hazard awareness

Theory: Written and/or verbal questions to assess understanding of emergency response protocols and equipment use

Practical (including physical requirements): Students will demonstrate safe and effective use of first attack firefighting equipment and appropriate emergency response actions in simulated emergency scenarios.

Note: Physical tasks involve kneeling, lifting equipment, and using extinguishers under instruction.

Upon successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for:
PUAFER008 – Confine Small Emergencies in a Facility

It is recommended that refresher training be completed every 1–2 years or as required by workplace policy or changes in emergency procedures.