Fire Safety

Ofqual
regulated

Did you know that breaches of fire safety laws can result in unlimited fines and imprisonment?

The QA Level 2 Award in Fire Safety (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification that has been specifically designed for anyone who has a specific responsibility for fire safety in the workplace, such as designated fire wardens/fire marshals.

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of fire safety management at work and the specific roles and responsibilities related to fire safety in the workplace.

Duration: 1 Day
Certified: 3 Years
Course size: Between 10-
12 delegates.
Prices from: £45pp

What's Covered

  • Causes of fires in the workplace
  • The fire triangle
  • Hazards during and after a fire
  • Fire and smoke spread
  • Identifying and controlling fire hazards:
    • Fire prevention
    • Fire detection and raising the alarm
    • Means of escape
    • Principles of extinguishing fires
    • Fire-fighting equipment and systems
  • Fire safety laws
  • Duties and responsibilities of employers and employees
  • Undertaking a fire safety inspection
  • Fire safety risk assessments
  • Contents of a fire safety briefing
  • Roles and responsibilities of the nominated fire warden:
    • On a day-to-day basis
    • During an emergency