Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace

Who should take this course?

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.

What does it cover?

The Introduction to Fire Safety in the Workplace e-learning 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.

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.

Topics covered on this course include:

• 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​

Certification/accreditation

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