Course Unit: Fire Risk Assessment
Course Duration 1 Day
Overview
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order in England and Wales and equivalent legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland place increased emphasis on the self – management of fire safety in places of work. Under these orders, anyone who has control of premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may be identified as a “responsible person”. This course is designed to introduce key safety issues and procedures relevant to the persons carrying out fire risk assessments.
Objectives
The course will provide delegates with an introduction to the fire risk assessment process and allows for practical hands on experience in undertaking fire risk assessments.
You will develop
- Knowledge of the fire risk assessment process
- An understanding of fire hazards in the workplace and their associated risks
- An understanding of the fire protection measures required to provide an adequate means of escape
- Knowledge on formulating an action plan
- Awareness of current fire safety legislation
The course content includes
- Legislative requirement
- The principles and methodologies of fire risk assessment
- identification of the major causes of fire
- Means of escape and human behaviour
- Passive and active fire safety overview
- Formulating an action plan
- Practical fire risk assessment
Method
Classroom, based training and assessment.
Pre Course Requirements
None
Who Should Attend?
Those who have the responsibility for undertaking fire risk assessments and who wish to receive further certification in this subject in order to demonstrate competency. Delegates will be expected to have some background knowledge of fire safety but may have little or no experience in undertaking fire risk assessments
Course Numbers
Maximum 10 learners.
Course Unit: Fire Warden
Course Duration 1 Day
Overview
This Fire Warden Training course aims to educate the learner about fire safety and familiarise them with their specific duties. It enables them to confidently take action during a fire and effectively uphold fire safety measures in the workplace.
Having a designated fire warden at work is an important part of fire safety. The fire warden works together with the employer to ensure that fire safety measures and evacuation procedures are in place and effective.
Objectives
This course will provide you with the necessary training required to be a qualified fire warden.
- It will educate you about what your and your employer’s legal duties are
- Will provide you with an understanding of fire, familiarise you with fire hazards and fire safety arrangements
- Detail what your emergency evacuation procedures should entail
- you will be fully prepared to fulfill your role, to take responsibility for fire
safety in the workplace and guarantee your and everyone’s well-being.
Method
Classroom, based training and assessment.
Pre Course Requirements
None
Who Should Attend?
This Fire Warden Training course is suitable for anyone who will be taking on the role of fire warden in their organisation. Anyone at any level can take it and no previous knowledge is required; it will cover both the basics and specifics of fire safety. It will fully educate you about what your duties are and how to fulfill them.
Course Numbers
Maximum 10 learners.