This course is designed specifically for staff with a designated responsibility for fire safety within the organisation. The course provides the competency and confidence required under Article 18 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, allowing individuals to carry out their duties relating to fire safety and emergency procedures, and to ensure fire safety compliance within the organisation.

Who should attend?

Staff who could be classified as the Responsible Person for the premises or the person who has been designated specific responsibilities in the event of a fire, and/or have duties associated with reducing fire risk in the workplace.

Modules

1) Legal Overview

- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

- Article 18

2) Fire Risk Assessment

- What is an FRA?

- Fire Safety Action Plans

3) Fire Strategies

- What is a fire strategy?

- What does a fire strategy contain?

4) Fire Service Audits

- Audit process

- Enforcement Notices

5) Fire Prevention

- Workplace fire statistics

- Hazard spotting in the workplace

6) Compliance Tasks

- Fire alarm testing

- Emergency lighting testing

- Fire extinguisher testing

- Other checks

7) Evacuation

- Emergency Evacuation Plans

- Fire Drills

8) Fire Separation

- Fire-resisting construction

- Fire Stopping

Have the staff responsible for fire safety received appropriate training for the role?