Fire Marshal Training is Essential

 

The role of this employee is to undertake the role of fire prevention and evacuation, whilst understanding duties within The Regulatory Reform Order 2005.  The purpose of this is to make the workplace a safer environment.  

 

Most fires are preventable, as long as staff are responsible and aware of fire safety and dangers.  In order to understand how to prevent fires, it's important to understand how fires start and how they spread.  Fires need three things to start - heat, fuel and oxygen.  Once a fire has ignited, it can attach to any kind of fuel, whether it be paper, wood or anything which can catch fire.  After this has lit, oxygen can spread the fire even further.  

 

All businesses need to carry out a fire risk assessment on their premises and keep it up to date.  This can be done through a regular health and safety assessment, or separately.  Based on the risk assessment, employers must ensure they have adequate measures in place should a fire occur.  Correct fire training can assist with this, as the delegate will be taught the risks within a business which may cause a fire.  

 

A fire can have significant damage on a business, particularly if stock or data is lost.  It has been found that 70% of businesses fail, or close within three years after experiencing a fire.  For this reason it is vital to ensure the appropriate measures are in place for the sake of the business.  This means by investing in a fire marshal training course you are safe guarding your businesses future.  

 

Should your employee undertake this course, they will gain a greater understanding of the fire risks in the workplace, as well as how to evacuate the premises effectively and safely.  Course delegates will not only learn about fire, but also how it spreads and the best way to tackle it.  Whilst no pre-requisites are required, an understanding of basic fire safety risks would be an advantage.  However, delegates are also taught about fire safety risks and how to prevent them.  In a number of locations, delegates will also be taught how to use fire extinguishers correctly and safely.  

 

If you wish to undertake fire marshal training, then have a look at the courses available on our website.