Fire risk assessment

Fire risk assessment introduction

Whether you are a small or large organisation, fire and its consequences pose a serious and significant risk to your business. The message from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and the fire authority is clear – the management of fire safety falls to the responsible person (e.g. an employer, a manager, a landlord or tenant, a charity or voluntary organisation).

Under the RRO, the responsible person must ensure that a ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessment for each of its premises has been carried out by a competent person.

Our fire risk assessment course: outline and content

Broadly speaking, International Workplace’s fire risk assessment training course helps you gain the necessary knowledge, experience and necessary skills to:

• Minimise the chances of fires occurring.
• Control the impact of fires when they do occur.
• Take good responsibility for the safety of yourself and other individuals.

Our courses last half a day, and can be delivered either online or in-person by one of our experienced trainers.

Benefits of the course

By the end of the Fire risk assessment course, learners will be able to:

• Understand their duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Put in place measures to control the risks of fire.
• Understand the enforcement and inspection process.
• Understand the fire risk assessment process and how to complete fire risk assessment forms.
• Understand fire safety audits and compliance documentation.
• Learn how to incorporate fire risk assessment into their ongoing management procedures.

Fire risk assessment course modules

1. Principles of fire safety: The first module looks in detail at the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its associated principles.
2. Preventing fires from occurring: This module identifies the measures that should be put in place to prevent fires from occurring in the first place.
3. Controlling fires: Next, we look at the control measures that can be put in place to prevent fire from spreading, such as fire barriers, compartmentation and fire doors.
4. Emergency procedures and evacuation: Here, we cover how to implement emergency procedures and evacuation, to ensure means of escape for all those inside a building in the event of fire.
5. Fighting fires: The next module outlines the means of fighting fire, and the use of different fire extinguishers.
6. Identifying and evaluating fire risks and hazards: Next, we explore how to identify and evaluate fire risks and hazards, including combustible materials, dangerous works, risk of arson and other fire hazards.
7. Writing, recording and reviewing fire risk assessments: Our final module covers how to put together a fire risk assessment and ensure it remains fit for purpose.

Fire risk assessment course: FAQs

We've tried to cover as many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about our fire risk assessment course below. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us and we'll be more than happy to help!

Why is fire safety important?

Fire and its consequences pose a serious and significant risk to all businesses. Here’s a brief summary of some major reasons fire safety is important. It:

• Protects the lives of employees and visitors.
• Ensures legal compliance and avoids fines.
• Safeguards property and reduces financial losses.
• Maintains business continuity and minimises downtime.
• Meets insurance requirements and supports claims.
• Preserves reputation and stakeholder trust.
• Boosts employee confidence in a safe workplace.
• Protects the environment from fire-related hazards.

Given the above reasons, and the fact that there is a potential for fire in almost all workplace scenarios, it's vital that anyone responsible for the safety of themselves and other individuals undertake the correct fire risk assessment training.

International Workplaces’ fire risk assessment course is designed for individuals responsible for the management of fire safety. This person must:

• Identify the fire hazards.
• Identify people at risk.
• Evaluate, remove or reduce the risks.
• Record their findings, prepare an emergency plan and provide training.
• Review and update the fire risk assessment regularly.

Our course is there to help you understand your duties for fire safety and implement measures to control the risk of fire in the workplace.

You’ll learn how to incorporate fire risk assessment into your ongoing management procedures and to implement any required changes that the assessment process raises.

Do I receive a fire risk assessment certificate? Is there an assessment?

Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completion of this course! Everyone who successfully completes our fire risk assessment training (along with any of our other health and safety courses) will receive a full certificate of attendance.

Once you’ve finished the course, our Learning Services team will send your certificate out to you. It will include:

• Your name
• Your company’s name
• The title of the course you attended
• The date of completion
• A signature from our Managing Director, David Sharp.

There is no formal assessment for our fire risk assessment course, however your trainer will wrap up the session with a quick recap and knowledge check to help you review what you’ve learned.

Can I do my fire safety risk assessment training online?

Of course! We know that flexibility is very important. That’s why all of our health and safety training courses, including fire risk assessment, are available to complete online.

Here are some of the reasons for choosing our online fire risk assessment course:

• We combine live online tutorials with eLearning content, enabling a comprehensive understanding of fire risk assessment principles.
• The online content is delivered by highly qualified trainers who guide learners through the material and provide direct feedback.
• Training can be tailored to a company’s exact needs, incorporating company policies, procedures, and real life scenarios.

Why choose International Workplace?

Our UK-based fire risk assessment course is flexible and fits into busy schedules. This training offers videos, case studies, exercises and a digital workbook, and is a great option for managers across all sectors.

We've built our courses with over 20 years of experience providing practical, step-by-step guidance. Find out more about why we are trusted by our customers to deliver health and safety training.

Ready to start your fire risk assessment training?

Enquire now or contact our sales team on 0333 210 1995 or sales@internationalworkplace.com.

You can browse related health and safety courses we also offer, including:

• Fire safety awareness training
• Fire warden training
• RAMS training course
• PEEPs courses
• NEBOSH training course