The purpose of fire safety training is to ensure that staff are aware of;

1. The general fire precautions within the building.
   

2. Any fire hazards and risk that they are exposed to.
   

3. The control measures that are in place to safeguard them and other building occupants,

Why?

The Fire Safety Order 2005 places specific fire safety duties on the ‘responsible person’. One of these duties is to ensure that all employees are provided with adequate fire safety information and training.

When?

Staff provided with adequate fire safety information and training when;

1. They are first employed and;
   

2. On being exposed to new or increased risk.

The law also requires that the training is

1. repeated periodically where appropriate, and
   

2. takes place during working hours

What should the fire safety information & training cover?

Current guidance recommends that the training should be based on the particular features of your premises and should;

1. Take account of the findings of the fire risk assessment.
   

2. Explain your emergency procedures
   

3. Take account of the work activity and explain the duties and responsibilities of staff.
   

4. Be easily understood by your staff and other people who may be present and;
   

5. Be tested by evacuation exercises

How can RST Consultancy help you?

We can provide you with basic fire safety training that covers your legal responsibilities to train your staff. Training is undertaken at your premises to ensure that it is site specific and will cover any appropriate issues identified within the fire risk assessment.

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