Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment Course
- Course focuses on fire safety legislation and responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- Prepares 'the responsible person' to conduct fire risk assessments effectively and meet legal obligations.
- Utilizes interactive learning methods to share knowledge and practical experience for effective risk assessment.
- Covers various aspects of fire risk assessment including legislation, fire prevention, detection systems, and emergency procedures.
Overview
This one-day course focuses on training the responsible person to conduct fire risk assessments in compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Participants will learn about fire prevention, detection systems, means of escape, and maintenance of fire equipment. The course aims to provide up-to-date and practical training through interactive learning sessions, enabling attendees to effectively manage risk assessments.
Who should attend
Responsible Person
Course duration: 1 Day
Cost: £225 + VAT
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is no longer the Fire Service’s duty to make sure the workplace is safe. That duty lies with ‘the responsible person’ and they will be held accountable under the new legislation.
Pre-requisites
Allows employers to get ‘the responsible person’ properly qualified to carry out fire risk assessments, helping them to meet their legal obligations.
Up-to-date and practical training, supplemented with completely new learning materials and specially developed interactive learning sessions.
Who Should Attend this Course?
Our training utilises the very latest learning methods, with special emphasis on participative and interactive techniques. Overall, the aim of our training is to share knowledge and practical experience and, through tutor-led sessions, build on that experience so that every participant is able to manage risk assessment effectively and realistically.
Coverage
Reasons for conducting Fire Risk assessments
Main legislation relating to Fire Risk assessment
Determining the responsible person
Risk assessment approach to fire safety
Competencies required of Fire Risk assessors
Principles of the fire triangle and fire prevention
Main causes of fire in different occupancies
Recognising fire hazards in the workplace
Identifying the location of people at risk
Evaluating the adequacy of existing arrangements
Principles of separation
Detection and warning systems
Means of escape
Fire fighting
Maintenance and testing of equipment
Fire procedures
Fire safety training
Recording the findings of a Fire Risk assessment
Making recommendations based on the findings
Reviewing and revising a fire risk assessment
