Interpret and understand current Fire Safety Legislation

Designed to provide an overview of the legislation and skills necessary to manage Fire Safety effectively.

Duration: 2 days
Cost: £490 per delegate

COURSE OBJECTIVES

On completion of this module you will be better able to:

• Interpret Fire Safety legislation and its requirements.
• Implement an effective Fire Safety Management structure.
• Set up and manage an effective Fire Warden scheme.
• Identify and control major fire hazards by setting up a programme of inspections.
• Compile fire emergency plans using free software.

PROGRAMME

• Fire safety legislation, Fire Precautions Act, Fire Safety & Safety of Places of Sport Act, Building Regulations, Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 (as Amended)
• Fire Safety Management systems
• Record keeping
• Inspections and audits
• Managing Fire Wardens
• Fire training requirements
• Fire evacuations
• Common fire hazards
• Good housekeeping
• Flammable substances
• Gas cylinders
• Constructing a fire emergency plan