Unicorns’ half day ‘Fire Legislation’ course provides a comprehensive overview of the raft of fire safety related legislative requirements for the workplace. It also clarifies the expectations of the enforcement agencies’. 

 

Duration

1/2 Day

 

Venue

Courses can be provided in-house at your own workplace

 

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for Owners, Managers and Staff who have responsibility or involvement for fire safety and Health & Safety in the workplace

 

Course Content

• Consequences’ The dangers of fire in the workplace

• The history of fire safety legislation

• Common Law and ‘a duty of care’

• General Health & Safety legislation

• The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 

• The Building Regulations and Approved Document ‘B’

• The Licensing Act 2003 / Housing Act 2004 (if of relevance to delegates)

• Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 

• The expectations of the enforcement agencies and record keeping

Assessment and Resources

There is no formal assessment for this course. Delegates are issued with comprehensive training notes, a free Fire Log Book and a guide to Fire Safety Policy and a template Fire Risk Assessment

 

Qualification 

Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.