Promoting Fire Safety

Employers are legally required to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.

This online fire safety course helps you to meet this obligation by providing your staff with the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire in the workplace.

On completion of the course and test you will receive a digital Fire Safety certificate which you can download and keep for your records.

What does this Fire Safety Training course cover?

This fire training course is targeted at businesses needing to train their staff in fire safety procedures. However, it is also applicable to anyone who wishes to learn how to prevent fire in the workplace and deal with it effectively should it occur.

Module	What it includes
Understanding Fire Safety	We look into why you should complete this training, taking you through the facts and figures of workplace fires and the learning outcomes.
The Importance of Knowing What to Do and Fire Safety Law	This section delves into exactly how important your knowledge on fire safety is, and we look at the laws in place to protect you and others in the event of fire, as well as the consequences of failing to comply.
Potential Causes of Fire	You’ll learn about a range of situations in the workplace that could cause a fire, the elements that make up the ‘fire triangle’ and what to do immediately in the event of fire.
Fire and Smoke Spread	In this section, you’ll find out how smoke and fire can spread, how to identify examples of ignitions and fuels and the methods used to identify and control fire hazards.
Methods of Fire Detection and Raising the Alarm	This section explores the many different examples of fire detection and which type is more suitable for different situations. We also look at means of escape and the purpose of warning signs.
Evacuation	We explain the importance of fire exits, evacuation plans and fire procedures including the use of lifts, special arrangements, escape routes and designated assembly points.
When to Tackle a Small Fire and Types of Fire	You’ll learn how to assess a small fire, what questions to ask yourself before attempting to tackle it and how to identify the different types of fire you may encounter.
Fire Extinguishers	We show you the different types of fire extinguishers, how they work, and the most effective one to use depending on the type of fire you are facing (which you will have learned in the previous section). You’ll learn where the extinguishers should be located.
Maintenance and Testing and Legal Requirements at Work	You’ll learn of the importance of regular checks, the key areas of the regualtions you should be aware of and fire drills, alarm tests and fire safety inspections. We also take you through fire safety risk assesments.
Fire Safety Assessment and Evalutation	This Fire Safety Training does include interactive sections throughout, although this module is a focused assessment to further cement your knowlegde.

Who should take this course

This Safeguarding Children Level 2 online course is suitable for a range of roles which includes frequent or regularly work with vulnerable children. Some of these roles may include administrators and reception staff, teaching assistants, early years practitioners and safeguarding teams.

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Duration

Approximately 1-2 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Test and certificate

The end of course test consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test six times at no extra cost.

If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Learners will be able to download a digital certificate on completion. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.

Why is Fire Safety important?

Fire is the probably the biggest risk to life that most people face at work, with around 50 people being killed and over 2000 seriously injured every year. To minimise the risk of fire in the workplace, it is vital that everyone is aware of the common causes of fire and the appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire, including how to escape safely from the scene.

Why take this online fire safety course?

Fire safety training for staff is a legal requirement in the UK. The Virtual College online fire safety course helps you to fulfil this obligation by providing your staff with the knowledge and understanding required to act safely in the event of a fire in the workplace.

This fire safety course will help learners understand the legal requirements for fire safety. Learners will gain knowledge of fire prevention and will understand warning systems and what to do. They will learn what key factors are involved in the event of an evacuation, recognise different types of fire, and what fire extinguishers they can use.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed primarily for people looking to fulfil their legal obligation to provide fire safety training for their employees. This course is useful for any employee in any organisation including, chefs, kitchen staff, bar managers, full-time and part-time staff.

Fire Safety legislation

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 covers general fire safety in England and Wales. Local fire and rescue authorities are responsible for enforcing this legislation in most premises. HSE has enforcement responsibility on construction sites, for nuclear premises, and on ships under construction or undergoing repair.

Under the order, anyone who has control of premises or anyone who has a degree of control over certain areas or systems may be a ‘responsible person’ for example a manager/employer, owner or occupier for instance self-employed people. By law this person has to provide information, instruction and training to employees about fire precautions in the workplace.

Accreditation

The content of this fire awareness course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Duration

This online fire safety training course will take approximately one to two hours to complete, depending on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. Learners do not have to complete all the training in one session as progress is recorded throughout.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Test and Fire Safety certificate

The end of course test consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Learners are required to achieve a 75% pass mark, and, if necessary, may attempt the test three times at no extra cost.

If learners do not achieve the 75% pass mark, further attempts may be given by contacting our support team.

Learners will be able to download a digital Fire Safety certificate on completion. This can be printed, and we suggest you keep it for your records.