Construction Fire Safety & Low-Risk Fire Assessment

The Construction Fire Safety & Low Risk Fire Assessment course is designed to provide learners with the essential skills and knowledge required to manage and mitigate fire risks on construction sites. This comprehensive course focuses on identifying potential fire hazards during various stages of construction including site setup, enabling works, ground works, foundation work, block and beam work, shell and core work, and steel frame construction projects. Upon completion, participants will be proficient in identifying fire risks and implementing effective preventative measures.

Course Content: The course consists of 8 elements
Element 1 – Introduction to Legislation and Guidance: Overview of relevant fire risk assessment laws and guidelines.
Element 2 – Construction Phase Plan: Development of fire safety measures within the construction phase plan.
Element 3 – Managing Fire Safety: Strategies for managing fire safety on low-risk construction projects.
Element 4 – Principles of Fire and Explosion: Understanding the basics of fire and explosion on construction sites.
Element 5 – Control Measures: Identification and management of fuel, oxygen, and ignition sources.
Element 6 – Firefighting and Protection: Techniques and equipment for firefighting and protection on construction sites.
Element 7 – Safety of People in the Event of Fire: Ensuring the safety of relevant persons, and others during a fire.
Element 8 – Fire Safety Risk Assessment: Preparation and delivery of a fire safety risk assessment on a low-risk construction site.

Benefits for Employers
•    Enhanced Site Safety: Builds confidence in site management to effectively prepare and manage fire safety on construction sites.
•    Regulatory Compliance: Helps ensure adherence to health and safety, and fire regulations.
•    Reputational Advantage: Positions your business as a proactive leader in fire safety, enhancing trust among clients, contractors, and your supply chain.

Benefits for Learners
•    Responsibility Fulfilment: Ensures that your company adheres to its fire safety responsibilities.
•    Culture of Safety: Strengthens the fire safety culture and influences positive behaviour on-site.
•    Skill Enhancement: Develops their ability to carry out effective fire risk assessments in line with industry best practices.
•    Professional Development: Provides in-house fire safety advice and expands your skills and competencies in fire safety management.
•    Career Advancement: Enhances employability and competitive advantage in the construction industry.

Assessment: 

•    In-Course Assessment: Candidates complete a construction fire risk assessment based on a specimen/example site using established frameworks and standards, including Home Office fire guidance.
•    Practical Assessment: Candidates undertake a fire risk assessment on one of their ongoing construction projects using a standardised template that follows PAS79. Assessments must be submitted within a 3-month period for evaluation by external examiners, who provide feedback and a Pass or Fail grade.

Key Facts:

•    Pre-Course Study: 9 hours of pre-course study, to include Course Study Book, Pre-Course Assessment Questionnaire, and E-Learning Modules CDM Awareness - Basic Fire Awareness - Fire Extinguishers - Fire Doors, with study material and E-Learning courses provided by the trainer.
•    After-Course Task: (5-7hrs) Completion of a practical construction fire risk assessment on a candidate's construction project, applying a fire risk assessment template that will be provided as part of the course, and has been created following PAS79.

Duration:

2 Days