Managing Fire Risk in Construction

Who Should Attend:

Managing Fire Risk in Construction course is aimed at Persons appointed to manage fire safety on a construction project, such as Site Managers, Project Manager, Project Directors and those with budget responsibilities for the project.

During the course delegates will gain an appreciation of the responsibilities as the Responsible Person, so that by the end of the course the delegates will have a clearer understanding of their roles and responsibilities regarding fire safety on a construction site, in line with the relevant guidance and legislation.

What you will learn: 

• Fire Triangle
• Managing ignition sources on site
• Managing fuel sources on site
• Responsibilities of the Responsible person
• Fire Safety Plans
• General Fire Precautions
  
  

Guidance

• HSG 168 Fire Safety in Construction Version 3. 2022
• Joint Code of Practice - Fire Prevention on Construction Sites 10th Edition Amendment 1st Jan 2023 

Legislation

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Regulatory Reform Fires Safety Order 2005

Duration: 

Half Day