Fire safety training via Zoom, Webex and the like…
So, it’s month three of lockdown and the government is starting to ease the constraints. Businesses are working out how they can safely have employees return to work within the published guidelines on social distancing and cleaning regimes. If you haven’t yet done so, the signs are there that the furlough scheme is going to…
Read MoreCan I train furloughed staff?
The simple answer is yes, you can. Government guidance has always allowed you to train furloughed staff. However, the initial guidance suggested you had to pay staff the national minimum wage for any hours they spent training, but this requirement has been lifted now. One condition that remains though, is that the training can’t be…
Read MoreCOVID-19: Can I do fire safety training remotely?
Fire safety training is still important in times of global crisis. Even in light of the current government restrictions imposed on business all across the United Kingdom, you still have a legal duty to keep up to date with your fire safety training. Fire safety training saves lives. A fire can break out anywhere at…
Read MoreDo I still need fire safety training if running on skeleton staff?
During uncertain times such as these, with the government imposing restrictions on many businesses across the country to slow the spread of COVID-19, it’s likely that you and your employees have found yourselves working from home for the foreseeable future. However, many businesses are continuing to operate on premises, with important restrictions in place to…
Read MoreWhat 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,…
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