Management of Fire Risk

Who needs this qualification?

This course is designed to give all delegates the skills required to undertake a Fire Risk Assessment. The course material and handouts are used in conjunction with current workplace fire safety legislation and guidance.

Subjects Covered

• Introduction
• Background and "the reality"
• Regularity Reform Order 2006 and the law
• Enforcement and Powers
• "The Survey"
• Fire Risk Assessment
  • Rating
  • Ignition Sources
  • Combustibles
  • Management Arrangement
  • Alarm Systems
  • Prevention
  • Detection
  • Escape
  • Control
  • Suppression
• Action Survey and Recommendations
• Commission and Follow Through
• Report
• Exercise - Powerpoint
• Question
• Practical Exercise
  • Fire Risk Survey of a Building
  • De Brief

Outcome

The training aims are to provide delegates with a greater awareness of the threat posed by fire to people, property and business continuity and is designed to assist an Officer set up a thorough fire risk assessment programme for a property, monitor it and review on a regular basis.

Course Information

Duration: Four hours + 1½ hours practical exercise

Assessment: Individual self assessment & multi choice exam

Prerequisite: None