Fire Safety and Risk Assessment

Fire Safety and Risk Assessment

Aims
This two day programme aims to provide delegates with the information and skills necessary to enable them
to conduct fire risk assessments in low and medium risk environments.

Objectives
At the end of the course each delegate should be able to:
State the requirements of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Outline the requirements of legislation relating to fire precautions and fire risk assessment
Identify hazards associated with flammable materials and ignition sources
Outline the requirements for fire alarm and fire detection systems
Outline requirements for provision of a safe means of escape
Advise on the measures necessary for reducing the risk of fire starting and spreading
Advise on the measures necessary for improving fire precautions and means of escape
Outline a suitable strategy for the management of fire risks
Carry out a fire risk assessment and record the findings and recommendations

Programme content
Day 1
Fire Risk Assessment
Identification of flammable substances in the workplace and ignition sources
Fire spread
Effects of fire – persons at risk
Fire drill
Exercise – fire drill
Fire Legislation
Brief review of old legislation
Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002
Exercise – DSEAR requirements
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Summary of Order
Application, scope, requirements and enforcement
Day 2
Fire Risk Assessment – Hazards
Storage of flammable materials
Ignition sources – sparks, naked flames, hot surfaces
Alarm and detection – BS5839 requirements
Prevention of fire spread
Building regulation approved code B
Compartmentation
Maintaining fire integrity
Sprinkler systems
Smoke venting
Means of Escape
Premises risk and escape times
Travel distances, corridors, emergency lighting
Fire fighting equipment
Exercise – safe means of escape
Managing Fire Safety
Fire procedures
Staff training - evacuation, fire prevention, equipment maintenance
Purchase controls
Fire drills
Fire inspections
Exercise – fire inspections checklist
Record keeping
Lone working
Fire recovery plan
Exercise – fire risk assessment