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Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace

According to government statistics, there are 15,000 fires in workplaces and places where people gather in England every year. That’s 40 fires a day.

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The costs associated with fire are significant from physical costs including destruction of property, loss of income and increased insurance premiums, through to immeasurable, profound costs including loss of life, severe injury and reputational damage.

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However, fire is preventable.

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Highfield’s Fire Safety in the Workplace Short Course is designed to help you and your business understand the risks of fire and the steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of fire. It will provide the knowledge required to prevent fire and protect people from harm.

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The course outlines from the very basics of how fire starts and spreads, through to risk assessments and managing risk, as well as outlining the legal obligations of different people in the workplace and their roles and responsibilities relating to fire safety.

COURSE CONTENT

A range of subjects are covered including:​

  • The fire triangle 

  • Causes of fire 

  • Hazards associated with fire 

  • How fire spreads 

  • Fire protection 

  • Fire classification 

  • Fire extinguishers 

  • The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 

  • Fire safety briefings 

  • Employees’ responsibilities

  • Fire risk assessment 

  • Actions in the event of fire​

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COURSE DURATION

20 to 40 minutes.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
No prior knowledge is required.

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WHO IS IS AIMED AT?

Any employee or manager where there is a requirement to understand fire safety, their roles and responsibilities and the risks associated with fire.  This course can be used as a stand-alone module or included in an induction programme.

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CERTIFICATION

Learners will receive a Highfield e-learning completion certificate, which is downloadable upon successfully finishing the course.

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ACCREDITATION

This e-learning course is a Highfield Qualifications accredited programme. More information is available at https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/

KEY DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Typical Duration: 20 - 40 minutes
Audience:  Any employee or manager where there is a requirement to understand fire safety

Prerequisites: No prior knowledge needed

Assessment: Multiple-choice questions
Certificated: Yes - Highfield Completion Certificate

Demo: Yes
LMS: Yes
Compatibility: Laptop/Desktop PC
Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox Apple iMacs/Macbooks
Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox iPads
Safari, Google Chrome for Tablets Android/Windows based tablets Google Chrome for Tablets, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer 11
NOTE: Enabling JavaScript and a stable broadband connection are required. Tel: 0845 226 0350
Support: Email: support@highfield.co.uk
Localisation: EU legislation within a UK context, but suitable for international businesses that trade with EU
and will be subject to the legislation.

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COST

£ 6 per license

For licenses 10+ please contact us for a price.

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