FIRE SAFETY TRAINING
Fire Safety Training For Businesses & Organisations
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 it is a legal requirement that all employers / responsible persons ensure that all employees are provided with adequate fire safety training. There is no difference between Marshal & Warden, both are frequently used to describe the same role they undertake, it’s the same meaning, different word. You should have a fire warden in your workplace for every 50 people. Other spaces may be found to be at a much higher risk of a fire. In such a case, you may require one warden for every 15 to 20 people but review your FRA to help determine the quantity required.
Fire Extinguisher Training Components
Fire Extinguishers and Their Use
- Discussion of different types of extinguishers.
- Identifying the extinguisher from the different labels.
- Selecting the correct extinguisher.
- How to tackle and extinguish a fire.
Fire Extinguishers Practical
- A practical involving a controlled fire.
- Each candidate is given the opportunity to fight a fire.
Fire Safety on Site
- Analysis of different types of fire protection, systems and signage on site.
- Discussion on how these can be used to assist fighting the fire and raising the alarm.
Probable Causes of Fire
- Review of the specific risks on site.
- Identification of high-risk areas.
- Better housekeeping and workplace vigilance.
Fire Safety Training Overview
Fire safety is a fundamental part of any business and training is the cornerstone of implementing any fire safety policy. Legislation via the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires employers to provide training for all employees in actions to be taken in the event of a fire. This training can range from basic fire safety awareness, to the practical use of fire extinguishers and the management of a fire situation with Fire Warden Training. This course is aimed at all staff within an organisation.
Fire Warden Training
This course is for up to 15 people per session and will be delivered in approximately 3 hours. It will give your staff an understanding of fire legislation along with the specific duties of a Fire Warden, greater awareness of the hazards presented by a fire, and increase their knowledge in practical fire safety measures.
SS Systems are CHAS accredited, BAFE registered and, SSAIB certificated with BS EN ISO 9001:2015 & Construction Line approved, so your organisation can be assured that all our fire, security and safety equipment is designed, supplied, installed and maintained in accordance with the latest British Standards.
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Externally Monitored to Ensure that we meet a High Standard of Service.
As members of the SSAIB (Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board), We maintain service records and monitor our success. The SSAIB, is a leading certification body for organisations providing security systems and services, fire detection alarm systems, and monitoring services. So, you can be confident that we strive to provide our clients with a reliable and professional level of service.
