What is fire safety training?
There are typically two reasons why we take professional training courses: to learn how to deal with a situation that is new to us, or to learn how to prevent a situation from happening. Fire safety training covers elements of both of these things. After all, nobody wants a fire to break out in their…
Read MoreIs fire safety training mandatory or optional?
In almost every workplace across the United Kingdom, fire safety training is necessary. In an ideal world, everyone would take a fire safety course. After all, it’s such an important topic to have a good knowledge of, and it can quite literally save lives. However, if you’re focused more on what training you absolutely need…
Read MoreWhat do fire wardens need to check?
Fire wardens (also known as fire marshals) are designated persons within your workplace who take on additional responsibility for fire safety. You might even call your fire warden a fire safety officer. We say “additional responsibility” because everyone in your workplace should have a basic understanding of fire safety and should know what to do…
Read MoreWhat should fire safety training at work cover?
Every workplace is required by law to take responsibility for fire safety training. We recommend all staff hold a valid fire safety certificate at all times, which means refreshing your fire safety training on a regular basis, so that you’re confident everybody’s knowledge is up to date and fresh on the mind in the event…
Read MoreWho can give fire safety training?
Fire safety training is an essential legal duty in nearly all workplaces across the United Kingdom. In the worst-case emergency, a simple fire safety course can save your life. At the very least, it can prevent serious, expensive, and often irreparable damage to your property and equipment. What’s more, the knowledge you’ll take from a…
Read MoreFire Evacuation Dos and Don’ts – What to do if a fire alarm goes off?
In the event of an emergency, it can be difficult to keep our wits about us enough to remember what to do and how to do it correctly. Imagine a fire alarm sounding off in your building and the smell of burning wafting along the corridor to your office. At the first hint of danger,…
Read MoreFire Safety Training: How likely is a fire?
Fire safety training is an essential element of staff training for all business across the United Kingdom. Not only can fire safety training help you to understand the various risks associated with a workplace fire, but it will also teach you exactly how to respond to a fire and the correct processes you should be…
Read MoreFire Safety and Office Christmas Decorations
At this time of year, we all want to liven up our workspace with a little festive cheer. From hanging paper chain garlands to buying a singing, dancing snowman to sit on your desk, there are lots of ways to introduce some holiday magic into your office. But before you start decorating, be sure you’re…
Read MoreFire Safety Training in Care Homes
We take a look at the importance of fire safety training in care homes.
Read MoreFire Safety in the Workplace
If you’re not too sure whether or not a business needs to train employees in fire safety training, we’re here to help.
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