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Fire safety checks Assembly Points
Fire safety checks Assembly points
Fire safety checks Assembly points guide will help managers to see if there area is suitable. if “No” is answered to any of the questions then either a review of the assembly point is required or fire training is needed.
- Is the fire assembly point located in a safe place?
- Are the routes to the assembly point safe?
- Is the assembly point and also routes provided with sufficient lighting?
- Has the provision of shelter at the assembly point been considered?
- Is the assembly point at least 50 metres away from the building? Also, if this is not achievable is the distance mot closer than 18 metres?
- Has an alternative assembly point been picked in case the fire gets bigger?
- Are all staff familiar with the location of and route to the assembly point?
- Are visitors informed of the location of the the assembly point when they arrive at the building?
- If there is more than one assembly point in the building, do staff and visitors no which one to go to?
This quick guide will help managers determine if their assembly point is suitable. Try a fire drill and ask drill observers to make special note of how staff access the area and also if there is any confusion or learning points.
Fire training
One of the best ways to teach staff about assembly points is by regular fire training and also include it on on new staff induction training too!
Fire marshal courses and also general staff fire training course will include this vital information. City Fire training courses can be delivered in house or open seminars and also at the other sites. You may also wish to ask about remote online training using Google Meet, Microsoft teams etc.
For more details either call or email us now.
Calling the Fire service – fire safety checks
Calling the fire service – fire safety checks
Calling the fire service is the next fire safety check list for managers. Check the following questions so that you can decide if your plans satisfy guidance.
Where “No” is answered to any of the questions a review of arrangements is required. They may also be a need to get more staff training.
- Are the fire service called immediately the fire alarm sounds and also a fire has been confirmed? Check local advice for schools, intelligent fire alarms, places that provide sleeping accommodation.
- Has a delay calling the fire brigade for an investigation of the fire alarm activation been formally agreed with the Fire Service? Also, has this been addressed in the fire risk assessment?
- Are there facilities, either inside or outside the workplace for calling the fire service?
- Is there a specifically designated person who calls the fire service? Also, is there a deputy designated to cover in the event of their absence?
- Where there is an automatic means of calling the fire service, is there also a plan for a designated person to make an additional manual call?
- Is the location of the place where the call is made safe?
- Are staff aware of the Fire Service “Unwanted fire signal” policy and also, is this covered in training sessions?
Fire marshal course training
This issue is covered in most fire marshal courses. Be sure that how to summon the fire brigade is covered in all training sessions. Also include who calls before and after regular workplace hours.
City Fire Training fire marshal training covers calling the fire brigade. This 3 hour IFSM accredited course can be changed to cover your procedures and also plans.
All of the trainers have fire service experience and also further work in the fire safety industry.
How to book fire training
Booking fire training with us is so easy. Either call us or email us with the date you want. Once we have agreed a date, we have your invoice info and also you have agreed our terms – your course is booked!
Either email us now or call us now to book your course.
Fire safety checks Disabled persons
Fire safety checks Disabled persons
Fire safety checks Disabled persons guide will help managers decide whether they have suitable arrangements for disabled staff and also disabled visitors.
Where “No” is answered to any of the questions below, a review of arrangements is needed so all persons are safe in the building.
- Can people with all types of disability including temporary disability be warned of fire in the workplace?
- In addition, can all persons with disabilities be evacuated in the fire event of a fire alarm operation?
- Are all persons accounted for in the event of a fire?
- Do plans and policies relating to fire safety for disabled persons exist?
- Are disabled staff and visitors specifically covered in the fire risk assessment?
- Are all staff aware of the fire plans relating to disabled persons and also their role in it?
- Where special equipment to assist with disabled evacuation is provided, has training been given in its use?
Fire training and fire risk assessments
Our fire training and fire risk assessments cover disabled evacuation, so will help managers ensure they comply with fire law.
IFSM approved courses will help fire marshals and also disabled fire buddies understand their role.
PAS 79 fire risk assessments will ensure that the building has adequate disabled fire procedures and plans. Plans and policies need to reflect the risk in the building, so we can advise you on what is needed.
Trainers and assessors
Our fire trainers and also assessors have all worked for the fire service. They have all been to the Fire Service College to study fire safety.
The team all have more than thirty years with the Fire Service. They have worked in training and also fire safety units. The company is also an approved fire training centre. This means we can change your course to include your plans and also procedures.
Booking courses and assessments
Booking courses and assessments is so easy! Either call us or email us now with your preferred dates. Once we have agreed a date, we will ask for details and also for you to agree our terms. Once we have your details, your service is booked! It really is so easy.
After we have booked assessment with you, we will also ask for some records. This will include fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, wiring etc.
In house fire training
In house fire training
In house fire training is convenient for staff and also managers. It helps ensure that staff are away from work for the minimum amount of time.
In house fire marshal and also general staff training can be adapted to include workplace plans and procedures. This means that you workplace course is bespoke to your building and circumstances.
So what will the course is include? The course will include fire law, caused of fire and also fire extinguishers in your building. In addition, hazard spotting, fire safety maintenance and safety checks will be covered. The programme covers fire emergency plans and also the non-emergency and emergency duties of fire marshals.
The trainers
All of the trainers have spent at least thirty years in local authority fire brigades. Their roles include firefighting operations, fire safety, emergency planning and also training departments. The company is an accredited Institute of Fire safety for Managers training centre. This means your course can be adapted with your specific plans.
Live fire training exercises
Live fire training exercises can be included on in house training courses. A suitable outside space is needed. It must be away from a main road, not near flammable sources or in takes. The space must also not be assessable by the public.
The space needs to be about five car parking space in size. It also needs to be land owned or controlled by your workplace.
Booking in house training
Booking a course with us is so easy. Either call us or email us with the date you want. Once we have agreed the date, we will need some details and also for you to agree our terms. Once we have the info , your course is booked. It really is so easy! Why not call us or email us now.
Fire safety checks Contractors
Fire safety checks Contractors
Fire safety checks Contractors guide will help managers have a safer workplace and also comply with Fire law.
If “No” is answered to any of the questions below, then fire safety plans with contactors need to be looked at and also other advice is sought.
- Are contractors and also their tools etc adequately managed in the workplace?
- Does a plan relating to building contactors exist?
- Is there a policy for communications between contractors and site occupiers?
- Is there a “hot work permit” in place and also do staff know about it?
- After contractors have left, are fire marshals and also other staff told to check areas for fire safety ?
- Are contracted works fire risk assessed and also are contractors fire safety training checked before works start?
- Are contractors covered in the fire risk assessment and also the fire emergency plan?
Fires in workplaces
Having contractors in a workplaces increases the risk of fire in a building. This is because of a number of reasons. These include; fire doors propped open to allow easy access, use of tools that create heat and also changing fire safety arrangement while works are completed.
Good plans and also procedures are needed in a workplace to ensure that risk is reduced. City Fire Training fire marshal courses and also other in house courses can cover this issue.
How to book fire training
Booking a course is so easy. Either email or call with the dates you want. Once a date is agreed, send invoicing details and agree out terms and conditions. The course is then booked!
The training team will contact managers a day or two before the training is due. They will discuss room layout, outside area needed (if required) and also arrival times etc.
Either call us or email us now to book your fire training!
Fire marshal training November
Fire marshal training November dates
Fire marshal training November dates are available for in house and off site courses. We have recently suspended open courses because of the Covid virus situation. However, we seeking new venues to host open courses and also provide live fire training.
In house and off site fire training
Courses can be provided as either non practical or with live fire training exercises. Both types of courses include a classroom session. Managers can ask for a live fire training session if they have an outside space.
Alternatively, managers can ask for training at off site location of their choice. However, they must select the venue themselves.
A suitable outside space is needed for live fire training exercises. It must be:
- About five car parking spaces in size.
- Not near air intakes and also flammable sources.
- Not visible from a road and also not accessible by the public.
- In an area owned or controlled by you. It can also be in area where you have permission for the practical exercises.
The trainers will carry out a risk assessment of the area. In very rare circumstances we may have to cancel the session due to extreme weather conditions.
Why pick us?
City Fire Training is an IFSM accredited fire training centre. This allows us to make changes to standard course and also include your plans, hazards and workplace circumstances.
Trainers are all ex-fire service with experience in fire training, fire safety inspections and also fire fighting!
Booking fire marshal training November dates
Booking courses with us is so easy! Either call us or email us with your preferred training date. Once we have agreed a date, we will ask for your details and also to agree our terms. When the info is sent, your course is booked.
We will need to know the following information: The address where the training will take place. An invoice address and also an order number if required by you, a contact name and number for trainers and also a list of names of attendees.
Fire risk assessments Corona virus
Fire risk assessments Corona virus
Fire risk assessments Corona virus – Update – We are not currently undertaking any fire risk assessments, however, will carry out a desk top assessment for existing clients. In addition, we will look at previous FRAs for new clients via a telephone consultation.
Fire safety checks Visitors
Fire safety checks Visitors
This fire safety checks visitors guide will help managers. It will help ensure that they have good plans in place and also comply with fire law.
If “No” is answered to any of the next questions, then a change may be required. An upgrade to plans should also be carried out:
- Are visitors required to sign in on arrival at the workplace?
- Are visitors given a pass that shows the fire procedure?
- Is there a plan in place to ensure the visitor understands the fire procedure?
- Is a host allocated to the visitors so that there whereabouts are tracked?
- Are hosts also able to confirm that the visitors have left the building in the fire alarm sounds?
- In the fire alarm sounds, is there a sweep of the building in addition to a check of the visitor register?
- Is the evacuation of visitors specifically covered in the fire emergency plan and also evacuation plans?
- Is the evacuation of visitors practiced in fire drills?
- Are receptionists trained about their fire safety role and the importance of signing in visitors?
Fire safety checks Visitors – more info
Since a fire alarm can operate at any time, good fire plans are needed in every workplace. The fire plan must include how to get visitors out safely and also to account for them.
Each workplace should have unique fire plans and not rely on a generic plan. City Fire Training provide fire training courses and can assist with visitor plans and also other fire plans.
Booking courses
Booking courses with CFT is so easy! Either email or call us for your preferred date. Once we have agreed a date, we will send a booking email and also our terms and conditions. Once we have the info we need and you have also agreed our terms – your course is booked.
Fire safety checks fire marshals
Fire safety checks fire marshals
Fire safety checks fire marshals checklist. This short note is about fire marshals and also accounting and evacuating. It will help managers ensure they have the correct numbers of fire marshals in the workplace.