Course
Fire Safety Fundamentals – From construction to completion
Quality and Health and Safety
$629.00
Summary
The Grenfell Tower Inquiry published its Phase 2 Report into the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the fire at Grenfell Tower on 14th June 2017, which resulted in the deaths of 72 people. The report includes almost 60 recommendations, many of which are focused on the construction industry. This course covers the fundamentals of fire safety and the underpinning knowledge that is required for duty holders, responsible persons to manage fire safety during construction and after handover as per HSG 168, CDM 2015 and JCOP 9th edition.
The course will cover fire safety legislation for construction, buildings and demonstrate how duty holders, managers can comply as well as apply best practice to ensure a positive fire safety culture during construction and after transition to occupation.
Benefits of this course:
• The course will prepare learners for CIOB Level 6 Certificate in Fire Safety in Construction to be able to better demonstrate fire safety competence within your organisation.
• Gain solid technical knowledge in specialist fire safety to build on through practical application, experience and make a real difference in improving the fire safety culture of your workplace
• Boost career/business prospects by attracting a wider range of fire safety opportunities – the current climate requires a good understanding of fire safety which is valued by employers, clients globally.
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Objectives
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• Understand how to comply with the requirements of CDM, HSG168 and the Fire Prevention on Construction Site Code of Practice 9th edition.
• Identify and implement fire prevention and protection in buildings and on construction sites.
• Understand and assess the risks associated with Higher risk projects including how to liaise with the Fire Service to mitigate those risks.
• Demonstrate how to comply with Regulation 38 to ensure persons responsible for buildings have all the information to enable them to discharge their duties.
Contents
The course will cover:
• The history of fire safety in the UK
• What does a positive fire safety culture look like after Grenfell
• Enforcement of the fire safety legislation for construction sites and construction work
• Fire prevention during the construction and fire protection for buildings
• Managing fire safety on Higher risk projects and buildings
• Building Regs 2010 Reg 7, the impact of money, materials and methods on fire safety
• Liaising with relevant regulatory and enforcing bodies
• Constructing the Golden Thread & Regulation 38 of Building Regs 2010
Suitability
This course is aimed at construction professionals who are responsible for the management of fire safety during the construction phase of the build and those responsible for fire safety in low to medium risk workplaces (such as an office), including Health and Safety managers, Facilities Managers and health and safety representatives within businesses.
Assessment
• Multiple choice exam
• Digital essay assignment
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