Fire Training
Fire Training
Two thirds of businesses that experience a fire are either not able to re-open after the fire or fail within three years. This is because fire, smoke and water damage affect stock, raw materials, tooling, machinery and of course the premises itself. Customers go elsewhere whilst the damage is repaired, which can take months or even years to be completed.
Our fire training courses have been designed and managed by our Fire Safety Consultant with 33 years’ experience as an operational fire fighter and fire safety advisor. Most importantly they are designed to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This gives our clients the confidence of their employees receiving renowned training which will give them the tools to protect themselves and protect the business when a fire starts. The courses are designed to be informative and are delivered in a relaxed manner, which puts our candidates at ease and improves your employees understanding of the subject. This will raise fire safety awareness amongst candidates by improving their understanding of the importance of good housekeeping, waste management and general fire safety management. All of which have a major impact on the reduction of the likelihood of a workplace fire.
Each course comprises of theory and practical sessions and are each fully certificated. The three courses are detailed below:
Fire Warden Training
Practical Training
Fire Awareness
Theory Contents:
Current UK legislation and its effect on fire safety in premises
The likelihood of fires and fire deaths, and the causes of fire
How fire starts and spreads
The different classes of fire and which extinguisher to use
Fire warden roles & responsibilities
Spotting hazards & protecting against fire
How to select and use a fire extinguisher
Theory Contents (Designed to complement existing in-house E-learning):
Safety briefing
Verbal refresher covering the science of fire
Verbal refresher of types of extinguishers and safe operation
Theory Contents:
Current UK legislation and its effect on fire safety in premises
The likelihood of fires and fire deaths, and the causes of fire
How fire starts and spreads
The different classes of fire and which extinguisher to use
Spotting hazards & protecting against fire
How to select and use a fire extinguisher
Practical Contents:
Hands-on use of fire extinguishers using our environmentally friendly fire rigs
Fire scenarios include a wastepaper bin, a computer monitor and an oil tray
Fire blanket demonstration
Practice fire action routines including a supervised fire evacuation drill
Fire extinguisher inspection procedures
Emergency lighting testing procedures
Fire alarm testing procedures
Practical Contents:
Hands-on use of fire extinguishers using our environmentally friendly fire rigs
Fire scenarios include a wastepaper bin, a computer monitor and an oil tray
Fire blanket demonstration
Practice fire action routines including a supervised fire evacuation drill
Fire extinguisher inspection procedures
Emergency lighting testing procedures
Fire alarm testing procedures
Practical Contents:
Hands-on use of fire extinguishers using our environmentally friendly fire rigs
Fire scenarios include a wastepaper bin, a computer monitor and an oil tray
Fire blanket demonstration
Practice fire action routines including a supervised fire evacuation drill
Fire extinguisher inspection procedures
Why do I need Fire Training?
First and foremost, it is a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the responsible person of any non-domestic premises to carry out a fire risk assessment including measure to reduce or eliminate the risk of fire and identify persons at risk. Within this fire risk assessment, it could be identified that fire training is required. Having employees trained, whilst having documentation of the safety training process, it shows your dedication towards protecting your staff and the public by minimising the risk of fire.
By simply holding this fire safety training it can significantly reduce the risk of fire breaking out in the first place. Awareness and confidence can help your premises avoid ever encountering a fire. All staff should be equipped with some degree of fire safety training where some members of staff may be required to take a more active role and be trained to become a fire warden. Although more responsibility will fall with the fire warden having all your staff trained will give them the confidence to reduce risk. This training will not only give your staff the ability to use fire safety equipment it gives them the ability to remain calm, in a high pressure situation.
Will one training session be enough?
In short no, one training will not be enough. Regular refresher courses should be organised to make sure your employees remain confident and vigilant in fire safety. We usually recommend a minimum of once a year as a top up however there are things you should take into consideration; your staff turnover rates, any significant change in the building layout or set up of the business. This may require more regular training sessions and or refresher sessions.
A reminder that all training sessions must be completed in your employee’s normal working hours and be relevant to the fire precautions of their environment. The initial training session should be held once an employee starts working for you.
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What is The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in England and Wales. It covers general fire precautions and other fire safety duties which are needed to protect relevant persons in case of fire in and around most premises. It requires fire precautions to be put in place where necessary and to the extent that it is reasonable and practicable in the circumstances of the case.
Responsibility for complying with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 rests with the responsible person. In a workplace, this is the employer and any other person who may have control of any part of the premises, e.g. the occupier or owner. In all other premises the person or people in control of the premises will be responsible. If there is more than one responsible person in any type of premises (e.g. a multi-occupied complex), all must take all reasonable steps to co-operate and co-ordinate with each other.
If you are the responsible person you must carry out a fire risk assessment which must focus on the safety in case of fire of all ‘relevant persons’. It should pay particular attention to those at special risk, such as disabled people, those who you know have special needs and young persons and must include consideration of any dangerous substance liable to be on the premises. Your fire risk assessment will help you identify risks that can be removed or reduced and to decide the nature and extent of the general fire precautions you need to take.