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Fire Safety
Course information
Fire Safety is one of several short courses that is included for FREE with a British Safety Council Membership. You will receive 100 e-learning licenses each year.
Course overview
Fire Safety is divided into five interactive modules:
- Module 1 – the principles of fire, common causes of workplace fires, and how fires spread through buildings.
- Module 2 – fire prevention and protection, detection and warning, means of escape, extinguishing fires, emergency arrangements and staff training.
- Module 3 – fire classifications, types of firefighting equipment.
- Module 4 – what to do if you discover a fire, what to do if you hear the alarm.
- Module 5 – questions on essential information and procedures in your workplace.
Why choose British Safety Council
- For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
- We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.
Frequently asked questions
What is fire safety?
Fire safety is the set of practices undertaken with the intension of reducing the risk of a fire starting and decrease the damaged caused by fire.
How often should fire safety training be carried out?
Overall, fire safety training should be carried out by new employees and a refresher completed by all employees at least every 12 months, or if there are any series changes to the working environment. Fire drills must be completed at least once a year according to legislation. Certain personnel may be required to complete fire safety training on a more frequent base (for example OHS Managers).